2005 Audi A8 vs. 2005 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2005 Audi A8 and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (201 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Audi A8 (431 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Audi A8 2005 Renault Laguna
Make Audi Renault
Model A8 Laguna
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4163 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 335 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 431 Nm 300 Nm
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 93 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1995 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 13.1 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 68 L


 

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