2009 Ford Escape vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 389 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
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, 2002 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Escape | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escape | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |