2011 Volvo XC70 vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2011 Volvo XC70 and 2011 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo XC70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo XC70 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2011 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 Volvo XC70 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo XC70 | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Volvo | Renault |
| Model | XC70 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4839 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1603 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2814 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
