2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 22 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. 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 Renault Laguna (280 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Sonata | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
