2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit 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 87 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit.

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 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2009 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Fit 2009 Renault Laguna
Make Honda Renault
Model Fit Laguna
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 2946 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.3:1 10.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1440 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 14.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 70 L


 

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