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 Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Renault Laguna. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Laguna.
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 Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
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 | 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 | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
