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 35 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (133 HP @ 5500 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane. 2012 Renault Megane has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Renault Laguna | 2012 Renault Megane | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Laguna | Megane |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 16.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |