2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (239 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 505 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (315 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |