2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sorento | Laguna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |