2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 53 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 200 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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 @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
