2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 14 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Brilliance | Renault |
| Model | BS4 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
