2009 Renault Laguna vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, 2009 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Laguna.
Because 2007 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Laguna. 2007 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2009 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2009 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Renault Laguna | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Renault | Volvo |
Model | Laguna | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |