2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 30 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
