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 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 14 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 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, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 407 litres | |
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Renault Laguna has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Laguna has 23 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`550 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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