2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4050 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
