Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Citroen C5 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 138 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 12 HP more power than Citroen C5, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Citroen C5 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 11 cm longer than the Citroen C5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1315 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres less than that of the Citroen C5, which means Renault VEL Satis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`006 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1200 | |
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