2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2006 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 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. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Ibiza (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 446 kg more than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
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, 2004 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Ibiza. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2006 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
