2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (131 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V40. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V40.
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 (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V40. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | V40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
