2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2009 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna. 2012 Bentley Continental GT 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. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Renault Laguna | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Renault | Bentley |
| Model | Laguna | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1943 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1405 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |
