2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 416 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, 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Laguna | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Caddy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |