Peugeot 407 2004 vs Renault Laguna 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 407 engine produces 11 HP less power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Renault Laguna. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 407 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that by driving the Peugeot 407 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 407 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1430 km on highway | 1410 km on highway | ||
| 1080 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen Xsara Picasso | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 407 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Peugeot 407 is larger. Peugeot 407 is 10 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 6 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 407 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 407 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 407 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Peugeot 407 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.1/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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