2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Nubira would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
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, 2009 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. 2009 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Nubira | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |