2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Altea (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Altea weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 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, 2007 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2007 Seat Altea has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Laguna | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10 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 | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |