Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Ford C-Max 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 14 HP more power than Ford C-Max, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Ford C-Max is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford C-Max, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford Galaxy, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford C-Max might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford C-Max 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger, but slightly lower. Renault VEL Satis is 53 cm longer than the Ford C-Max, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Ford C-Max has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 90 litres less trunk space than the Ford C-Max. 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 | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford C-Max, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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