2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2008 Renault Laguna and 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 835 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 Suzuki Jimny 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 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 Renault Laguna | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Laguna | Jimny |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |