2007 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Grande Punto would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 815 kg more than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Grande Punto. 2008 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Grande Punto | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |