Renault VEL Satis 2002

This generation of Renault VEL Satis has been produced from March, 2002 to May, 2005. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Renault is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.5 litres and power of from 165 to 245 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 2.2 to 3.0 litres and power of from 150 to 180 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.

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Renault VEL Satis 2002 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.4 to 11.5 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 7.1 to 8.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault VEL Satis 2002 petrol engine version is Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo 16V, consuming 9.4 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Renault VEL Satis 2002 diesel - Renault Vel Satis 2.2 DCi 16V for 100 kilometers consumes 7.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Renault VEL Satis real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 5 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault VEL Satis modification.

Renault VEL Satis 2002 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 225 to 275 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 188 to 232 grams per kilometer. From Renault VEL Satis with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Turbo 16V which produces an average of 225 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Renault VEL Satis diesels least CO2 distributes Renault Vel Satis 2.2 DCi 16V - 188 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.3 seconds has Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 24V version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Vel Satis 2.2 DCi 16V Automatic reaching this speed only in 12.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 235 km/h for the 3.5 petrol 6-cylinder 245 hp version (Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 24V).

Lenght of Renault VEL Satis is 486 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Renault VEL Satis is about 8 cm longer than Ford Mondeo hatchback. Renault VEL Satis gross weight is from 2200 to 2320 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault VEL Satis trunk space is 460 litres.

This Renault is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1600 €. According to user reviews, average Renault VEL Satis repair costs are 25 € per year. Users calculated Renault VEL Satis 2002 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2200 € cost per year and 0.37 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault VEL Satis for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault VEL Satis prices and costs.

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Renault VEL Satis safety

During safety testing Renault VEL Satis has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Renault VEL Satis is evaluated with five stars, and for pedestrian protection Renault VEL Satis got one star.

Renault VEL Satis prices

Renault VEL Satis 2002 - 2005 hatchback price in Latvia is from 600 € to 2500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault VEL Satis price is very high - Renault VEL Satis is approximately for 29 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2002 - 2005 prices). Renault VEL Satis high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Renault could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.