2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 3 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Skoda Octavia (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 2008 Skoda Octavia has automatic transmission and 2005 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2005 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Skoda Octavia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | Laguna | Octavia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1868 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |