2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 54 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Lumina | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
