2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 4 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 1185 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2008 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Spark. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Spark 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Spark | |
Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
Model | Laguna | Spark |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 149 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 15.4 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 | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 35 L |