2005 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 2010 Renault Laguna

To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna.

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 Pontiac Bonneville (407 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac Bonneville 2010 Renault Laguna
Make Pontiac Renault
Model Bonneville Laguna
Year Released 2005 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4572 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 275 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 407 Nm 270 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2860 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 11.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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