2010 Jeep Patriot vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2010 Jeep Patriot is newer by 3 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 190 kg more than 2010 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2007 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jeep Patriot. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2010 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2010 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jeep Patriot | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Jeep | Renault |
| Model | Patriot | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4409 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
