2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (284 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer significantly more control. 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 Chevrolet Tahoe (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Tahoe | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |