2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Lada Niva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Renault Laguna would be higher. 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 87 more horse power than 2011 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2011 Lada Niva.
Because 2011 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lada Niva 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Laguna | 2011 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Renault | Lada |
| Model | Laguna | Niva |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
