Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs SAAB 9-5 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 25 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 40 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.7 | |
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The SAAB 9-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 416 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 44 litres more trunk space than the SAAB 9-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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