2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2000 Seat Salsa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (204 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2000 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2000 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Salsa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |