2006 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Altea (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Seat Altea.
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, 2008 Seat Altea (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Vel Satis. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Vel Satis | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Renault | Seat |
Model | Vel Satis | Altea |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |