2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2003 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Bora 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Bora (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Laguna weights approximately 89 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2001 Renault Laguna (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. 2003 Volkswagen Bora has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Renault Laguna | 2003 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Bora |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |