Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault VEL Satis can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault VEL Satis version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
| Renault VEL Satis is 8 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1448 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 80 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`155 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3000 | |
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