2012 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2012 Renault Laguna and 2012 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Laguna | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Megane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
