Renault Laguna 2005 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: | 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: | 7.2 seconds | 9.1 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 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Laguna could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 4.58 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 10 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 407 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Laguna is 1.1 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`300 | 1`998 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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