2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2010 Honda CR-V is newer by 5 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda CR-V (180 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda CR-V 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 262 kg more than 2010 Honda CR-V.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Vel Satis | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1679 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
