2007 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 316 kg more than 2008 Seat Exeo. 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, 2008 Seat Exeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Vel Satis | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Vel Satis | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2642 mm |
