2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Kia Rio
To start off, 2010 Kia Rio 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 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2010 Kia Rio. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 554 kg more than 2010 Kia Rio. 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 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Rio. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Rio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2010 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Vel Satis | Rio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4026 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
