2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Tucson (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 120 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 Renault Laguna (300 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Tucson | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |