2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Nitro and 2009 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Because 2009 Dodge Nitro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro (410 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Nitro | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Nitro | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2778 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 70 L |
