Renault Laguna 2003 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: | 163 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Renault Laguna is more dynamic to drive. Renault Laguna engine produces 27 HP more power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Peugeot 407. Thanks to more power Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | 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. 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 | |
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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: | |||
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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