2008 Honda Element vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Because 2008 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Element | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |