2006 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2006 Ford Focus and 2006 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Ford Focus. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Focus.
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, 2006 Renault Vel Satis (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Focus | 2006 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
