2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Jeep Commander is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Commander (235 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 292 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (414 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Commander | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Commander | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
