2003 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 1 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (236 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 86 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV (289 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna. 2002 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 2003 Alfa Romeo GTV 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.
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2003 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | GTV | Laguna |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 236 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.3 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |