2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 3 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. Both 2005 Renault Vel Satis and 2008 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 2,946 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Laguna weights approximately 170 kg more 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 (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | Vel Satis | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |