2009 Toyota Camry vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Laguna weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Toyota Camry.
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, 2011 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Camry | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Camry | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
