2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Renault Laguna (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 276 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna.
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, 2009 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Laguna | Venga |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
