2009 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (167 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Pathfinder | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 526 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
