2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Subaru Legacy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 27 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 (280 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Vel Satis | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
