2006 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Because 2006 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Pilot 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, 2006 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Pilot | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Pilot | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
