2006 Toyota 4Runner vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota 4Runner | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | 4Runner | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
