2004 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo 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. Both 2004 Renault Laguna and 2008 Volkswagen Lupo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 Lupo (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Laguna | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| 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 | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 34 L |
