2004 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Vel Satis has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Vel Satis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Vel Satis | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Renault | Honda |
Model | Vel Satis | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |