2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 108 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Cee'd 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 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Laguna | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |