2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 545 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 Mercury Mariner 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 Mercury Mariner 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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mariner | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 70 L |