Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 18 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 74 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.0 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry | |
| 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 2005 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault VEL Satis 2005 2.0 engine Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 83 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
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