2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia.
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 Skoda Fabia (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Renault | Skoda |
Model | Laguna | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |