Nissan Altima (2002 – 2006) vs Renault Vel Satis (2002 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 260 hp at most. The Renault Vel Satis has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Altima is the lighter car, from 1,379 kg against 1,615 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
2002 – 2006
|
Renault
Vel Satis
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | France |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 264 hp | 150 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 244 – 340 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.3 – 10.9 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 200 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,884 – 4,890 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,458 – 1,471 mm | 1,577 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,799 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,379 – 1,498 kg | 1,615 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.