2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2012 Jeep Compass is newer by 7 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), 2012 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Compass (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 51 kg more than 2012 Jeep Compass.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2012 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Renault | Jeep |
| Model | Laguna | Compass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1869 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1814 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
