Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Opel Signum 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 10 HP more power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 145 NM more than Opel Signum. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 7.7 | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra | |
| 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Opel Signum 2005 1.8 engine: Reliable and easy to repair engine, spare parts available. Main problems - oil leaks from heat exchanger and faulty phase regulator. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 21 cm longer than the Opel Signum, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 95 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Signum. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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