2008 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2008 Renault Vel Satis and 2008 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (238 HP) has 185 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 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 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Vel Satis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo. 2008 Renault Vel Satis has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Vel Satis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Vel Satis | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Vel Satis | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
