2005 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 8 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 365 kg more than 2013 Mini Cooper.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (260 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Vel Satis | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Renault | Mini |
| Model | Vel Satis | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3729 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
