2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sorento | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
