2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 89 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
