2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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, 2011 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (131 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 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 Renault Laguna (188 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2006 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Laguna | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
