2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2007 Seat Toledo 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Seat Toledo. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 415 kg more than 2007 Seat Toledo. 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 (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Vel Satis | Toledo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |