2007 Mazda 5 vs. 2007 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2007 Mazda 5 and 2007 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Vel Satis (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 5. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 241 kg more than 2007 Mazda 5. 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, 2007 Renault Vel Satis (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 5 | 2007 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Mazda | Renault |
| Model | 5 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.4 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 | 1475 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
