2005 Nissan Murano vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 590 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.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano 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, 2005 Nissan Murano (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Nissan Murano | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Murano | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |