Renault Laguna 2007 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 7 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Renault Laguna over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Laguna consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault Laguna engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Laguna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault Laguna 2007 1.6 engine: The engine is very robust and long-lived, up to half a million kilometres, and can suffer minor damage, but overall it is quite reliable. Fuel consumption is relatively high for these engines, but they are not ... More about Renault Laguna 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Laguna is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Laguna is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 407 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Renault Laguna has 43 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Renault Laguna can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Renault Laguna has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Renault Laguna, so Renault Laguna quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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