2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (271 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Land Rover | Renault |
| Model | Range Rover Sport | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
