2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. 2008 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Hyundai | Renault |
Model | Sonata | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |