2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 781 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
