2009 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2001 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 37 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2001 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Rabbit | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
