2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2005 Renault Laguna and 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle. (170 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |