2011 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander. 2012 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Renault Laguna | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Laguna | Highlander |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |