2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 64 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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 Volkswagen Passat (335 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (280 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vel Satis | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
