2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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 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 69 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic.
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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Laguna | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Laguna | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |