2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2007 Renault Laguna and 2007 Toyota Matrix 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 Renault Laguna (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Matrix. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Toyota Matrix. 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 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2007 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Laguna | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
