2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, both 2006 Renault Laguna and 2006 Saturn ION were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn ION (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 218 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna. 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 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Laguna | 2006 Saturn ION | |
Make | Renault | Saturn |
Model | Laguna | ION |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |