2009 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Focus | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
