2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 733 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 Renault Vel Satis (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
