2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S60 would be higher. At 2,433 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (167 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60.
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 (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (225 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60. 2004 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Renault Laguna | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Laguna | S60 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |