2007 Kia Rio vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Kia Rio and 2007 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 447 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Rio | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Rio | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1153 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |