2001 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC is newer by 10 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen CC (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (163 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 123 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
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, 2011 Volkswagen CC (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vel Satis | CC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
