2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 190 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Vel Satis | Forester |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 6 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 | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
