2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Seat Leon
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 11 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 51 kg more than 2011 Seat Leon.
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, 2011 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna. 2000 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon 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 | 2011 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Leon |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1782 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |