2007 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Volvo V50
To start off, 2010 Volvo V50 is newer by 3 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 118 kg more than 2010 Volvo V50.
Because 2010 Volvo V50 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 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, 2010 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Vel Satis. (270 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 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 | 2010 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Vel Satis | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1598 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4521 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
