2007 Opel Astra vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra.
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, 2000 Renault Laguna (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Astra | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
