2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Vel Satis | Caddy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75.6 mm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |