2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
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, 2009 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Renault Laguna | 2008 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Laguna | Caddy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |