2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6.
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, 2005 Mazda 6 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2005 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Renault | Mazda |
Model | Laguna | 6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |