2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2012 Renault Laguna is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. Both 2007 Ford Mondeo and 2012 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2012 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mondeo. (245 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2012 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Mondeo | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |