2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Kalos and 2006 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Kalos has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Kalos | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |