Renault Laguna 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
|
Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.1 | |
|
The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Laguna consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 407 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace, Renault VEL Satis | Used also on Peugeot 607 | |
| 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: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
|
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`550 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Peugeot 407 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Laguna has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Peugeot 407, so Peugeot 407 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.0/10 | 7.1/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Laguna has
|
Peugeot 407 has
| |