Subaru Forester (2002 – 2005) vs Renault Vel Satis (2002 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 256 hp at most. The Subaru Forester is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 8.3 s. The Renault Vel Satis has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. The Subaru Forester is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,615 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Renault Vel Satis is 409 mm longer than the Subaru Forester.
| Specification |
Subaru
Forester
2002 – 2005
|
Renault
Vel Satis
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2005 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 125 – 265 hp | 150 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 186 – 378 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 11.4 s | 8.3 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 225 km/h | 200 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 11.0 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,445 – 4,450 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,549 – 1,590 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,320 – 1,490 kg | 1,615 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.