Renault Vel Satis (2005 – 2009) vs Subaru Outback (2005 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 245 hp at most. The Renault Vel Satis is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 224 km/h. The Subaru Outback uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,420 kg against 1,565 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Renault Vel Satis is 130 mm longer than the Subaru Outback.
| Specification |
Renault
Vel Satis
2005 – 2009
|
Subaru
Outback
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2009 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 139 – 241 hp | 150 – 245 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 360 Nm | 226 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 11.1 s | 8.5 – 9.8 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 235 km/h | 198 – 224 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,859 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,580 mm | 1,544 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,565 – 1,710 kg | 1,420 – 1,635 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.