2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2008 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 20 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Expedition | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Expedition | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |
