2011 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Laguna. 2011 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Laguna | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
