2008 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Accord and 2005 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 182 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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, 2005 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |