Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs Audi A6 2004
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 35 HP more power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault VEL Satis is 6 cm shorter than the Audi A6, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 546 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Renault VEL Satis has 86 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Renault VEL Satis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`120 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3800 | |
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