Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs Renault Scenic 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 70 HP more power than Renault Scenic, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Renault Scenic. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Scenic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Scenic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 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 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Renault VEL Satis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.68 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger, but lower. Renault VEL Satis is 69 cm longer than the Renault Scenic, 16 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| 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 Renault Scenic, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
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