2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Audi A4.

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, 2008 Audi A4 (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi A4 2008 Renault Laguna
Make Audi Renault
Model A4 Laguna
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1982 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 107 HP
Engine RPM 5100 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 241 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 7.3 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1380 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.7 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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