Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 150 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 75 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
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 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 13 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1370 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 40 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`980 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1600 | |
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