2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |