2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna.
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 (320 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laguna | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 2461 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1885 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
