2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 390 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2006 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
