2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 3 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
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 (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Leon. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Leon. 2007 Seat Leon has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Leon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Laguna | 2007 Seat Leon | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Leon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
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 | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |