2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 Renault Laguna and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 57 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 Volvo S80 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. 2007 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Laguna | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
