2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 106 kg more than 2006 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Renault Laguna (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | S80 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
