2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Renault Kangoo 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 Renault Kangoo 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 (320 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
