2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Impreza (231 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 363 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 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2006 Subaru Impreza (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
