2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2004 Seat Arosa is newer by 4 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 1,782 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Laguna (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 525 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Renault Laguna | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Arosa |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 67.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 70.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |