2006 Honda Element vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 405 kg more than 2006 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Element | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
