2010 Mazda 3 vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2010 Mazda 3 and 2010 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Laguna weights approximately 129 kg more than 2010 Mazda 3.
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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda 3 | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 3 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1301 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
