2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |