2007 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1349 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2007 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Discovery | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Land Rover | Renault |
Model | Discovery | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 425 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2704 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |