2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 340 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (281 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
