2001 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 11 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 92 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Laguna. (168 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Laguna. 2012 Seat Altea 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. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Laguna | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Altea |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1984 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 | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |