2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Volvo S60 is newer by 4 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 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S60 (258 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2009 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | S60 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
