2009 Kia Rio vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Kia Rio 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. Both 2009 Kia Rio and 2000 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rio weights approximately 214 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Renault Laguna (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Rio | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rio | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |