2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Because 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (420 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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. 2012 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Laguna | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Renault | Land Rover |
| Model | Laguna | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
