2002 Renault Laguna vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 318 kg more than 2004 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Renault Laguna (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Cordoba has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Cordoba will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Renault Laguna | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Cordoba |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |