2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 930 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Accent | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |