2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2011 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 106 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 426 kg more than 2011 Toyota Yaris.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2011 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
