2008 Nissan Versa vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Nissan Versa 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 (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Versa weights approximately 980 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna.
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 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Versa | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Versa | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
