2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (107 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 243 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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fiesta | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 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 | 1137 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |