2005 Kia Retona vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. Both 2005 Kia Retona and 2007 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Retona weights approximately 436 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Because 2005 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Retona | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1434 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2750 mm |
