2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2009 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cerato.
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, 2009 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2009 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Cerato | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |