2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn ION (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Saturn ION.
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 Saturn ION (197 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Saturn ION | |
Make | Renault | Saturn |
Model | Laguna | ION |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 49 L |