2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i30 is newer by 3 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 2,946 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 524 kg more than 2011 Hyundai i30.
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, 2011 Hyundai i30 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai i30 has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai i30 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 | 2011 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Renault | Hyundai |
Model | Laguna | i30 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |