2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Laguna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |