Honda Accord Type R (1998 – 2005) vs Renault Laguna (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Honda Accord Type R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 212 hp against 194 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.7 s. The Renault Laguna has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.5 L/100 km against 9.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,305 kg. At 4,600 mm, the Honda Accord Type R is 89 mm longer than the Renault Laguna.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord Type R
1998 – 2005
|
Renault
Laguna
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 212 hp | 95 – 194 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 148 – 267 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s | 7.7 – 14.2 s |
| Top speed | 228 km/h | 180 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.6 L/100 km | 5.5 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,511 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,680 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg | 1,205 – 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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