2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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 (270 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (200 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
