2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 97 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Bora (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (185 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna. 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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. 2008 Volkswagen Bora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Renault Laguna | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Bora |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |