2002 Ford Mondeo vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Mondeo. (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Mondeo | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mondeo | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
