2005 Renault Clio vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Renault Clio 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Clio | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Clio | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
