2008 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2008 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu YRV 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.

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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu YRV. (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu YRV.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Daihatsu YRV 2008 Renault Laguna
Make Daihatsu Renault
Model YRV Laguna
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 0 HP
Torque 170 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 200 km/hour 235 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 3480 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.8 L/100km 6.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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