Renault Laguna 2008 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 205 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 69 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Megane | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, 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. | |||
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): | 2`022 | 1`998 | |
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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 (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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