Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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: | 12.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 25 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Signum. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.6 | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 875 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Opel Signum has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 415 litres less trunk space than the Opel Signum. This could mean that the Renault VEL Satis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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