2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna.
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 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | GTI |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4211 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
