2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2011 Renault Laguna is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Defender | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |