Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 39 HP more power than Ford C-Max, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford C-Max. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault VEL Satis 2006 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger, but slightly lower. Renault VEL Satis is 53 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 90 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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