2004 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2004 Renault Vel Satis and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 299 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2004 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Vel Satis | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vel Satis | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
