2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando

To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (142 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.

Because 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (210 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2000 SsangYong Korando has manual transmission. 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Renault Laguna 2000 SsangYong Korando
Make Renault SsangYong
Model Laguna Korando
Year Released 2005 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2860 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.1 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 88.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1865 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.1 L/100km 13.2 L/100km