2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2007 Saturn Vue is newer by 2 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Vue (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Vel Satis.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn Vue. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Vel Satis | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
