2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2000 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 357 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Lupo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |