2006 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 400 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Laguna | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |