2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2008 Opel Insignia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Insignia. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Insignia. 2008 Opel Insignia 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. 2008 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Renault | Opel |
| Model | Laguna | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2737 mm |
