2006 Mazda 6 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2006 Mazda 6 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 2,966 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 376 kg more than 2006 Mazda 6.
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 (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 6. (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 6 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 6 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
