2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2005 Skoda Octavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2005 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Skoda Octavia (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 169 kg more than 2005 Skoda Octavia.
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, 2005 Skoda Octavia (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2005 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Laguna | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 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 | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
