Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Signum. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault VEL Satis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 22 cm longer than the Opel Signum, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 95 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Signum. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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