2008 Fiat Stilo 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 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Laguna weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Stilo | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Stilo | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |