2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis has manual transmission. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Renault |
| Model | Grandis | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
