2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Mazda 2
To start off, 2012 Mazda 2 is newer by 5 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 2. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 554 kg more than 2012 Mazda 2. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 2. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2012 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Laguna | 2 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1695 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 43 L |
