2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2003 Seat Altea
To start off, 2003 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Seat Altea.
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, 2003 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Laguna | 2003 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |