2010 Renault Laguna vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 2010 Renault Laguna and 2009 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Laguna | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Laguna | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
