2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2010 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 455 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 2010 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2010 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2748 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
