2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2000 Seat Leon
To start off, 2001 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Leon (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 177 kg more than 2000 Seat Leon.
Because 2000 Seat Leon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Leon 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, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2000 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Vel Satis | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
