2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 37 kg more than 2008 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 Ford C-MAX (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna. 2007 Ford C-MAX has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford C-MAX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Renault Laguna | 2007 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 53 L |