2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 5 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. Both 2000 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 307 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
