2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2013 Hyundai Veloster
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Veloster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Veloster (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 358 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2013 Hyundai Veloster | |
| Make | Renault | Hyundai |
| Model | Laguna | Veloster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1399 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
