2008 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2009 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Cee'd | Laguna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |