2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Laguna | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
