2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 2 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Suburban | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
