Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Fiat Croma 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 30 HP more power than Fiat Croma, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Fiat Croma. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.1 | |
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The Fiat Croma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger, but slightly lower. Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm longer than the Fiat Croma, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
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Fiat Croma has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 40 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Croma. 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Croma, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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