2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2010 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Laguna (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna.
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 (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daewoo Kalos. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2010 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2010 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Laguna | 2010 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Renault | Daewoo |
| Model | Laguna | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
