2008 Ford Edge vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 245 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2008 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Edge | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |