2011 Toyota Venza vs. 2006 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 141 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Venza | 2006 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Venza | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 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 | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1706 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4801 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
