2008 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Swift. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Swift 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. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
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, 2008 Renault Laguna (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
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2008 Renault Laguna | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Renault | Suzuki |
Model | Laguna | Swift |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |