2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Renault Laguna and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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2009 Renault Laguna | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |