2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2008 Renault Laguna and 2008 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2008 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Legacy 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2008 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |