2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2006 Renault Laguna and 2006 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 132 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus. 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 (192 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus. 2006 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Laguna | 2006 Ford Focus | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Focus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |