2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 6 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Laguna weights approximately 156 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen GTD.
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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Laguna | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | GTD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
