2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 247 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
