2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2007 Seat Ibiza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (167 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Ibiza. 2005 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2007 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Ibiza 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 | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.9 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |