2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2009 Subaru Forester 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. 2009 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Laguna | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Renault | Subaru |
Model | Laguna | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |