2008 Renault Vel Satis vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 62 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2010 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen CC 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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Vel Satis | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vel Satis | CC |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
