2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 2009 Renault Laguna and 2009 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Laguna weights approximately 356 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota RAV4. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota RAV4. 2009 Toyota RAV4 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. 2009 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Laguna | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
