2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Nubira | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
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 | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |