2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |