2006 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 2006 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 2,972 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (179 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna.

Because 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Colt.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Mitsubishi Colt 2006 Renault Laguna
Make Mitsubishi Renault
Model Colt Laguna
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2972 cc 1869 cc
Horse Power 179 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 169 km/hour 200 km/hour
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.7 L/100km 5.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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