2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 477 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Because 2007 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Renault Laguna (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Laguna | 2007 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Renault | SsangYong |
Model | Laguna | Rexton |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 13.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |