Renault Laguna 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Laguna engine produces 16 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Renault Laguna reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Laguna consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Laguna consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1190 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Laguna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Megane, Suzuki Grand Vitara | 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. Peugeot 407 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 407 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Renault Laguna is smaller. Renault Laguna is 6 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Laguna is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 407 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1365 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`500 | 2`183 | |
| 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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