2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 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 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (115 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Laguna | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 52 L |
