2006 Lancia Thesis vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Lancia Thesis.
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 Lancia Thesis (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Thesis | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Thesis | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |