2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2006 Renault Laguna and 2006 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50.
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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50. 2006 Volvo V50 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 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Renault Laguna | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Laguna | V50 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |