2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 525 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Sienna. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Sienna | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
