2007 Fiat Ulysse 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 Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 482 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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, 2007 Fiat Ulysse (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2007 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Ulysse | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |