Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Opel Insignia 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Insignia is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Insignia, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Opel Insignia. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.3 | |
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The Opel Insignia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Insignia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.99 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.51 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is smaller, but higher. Renault VEL Satis is 13 cm shorter than the Opel Insignia, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 532 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1665 litres | |
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Opel Insignia has more luggage space. Renault VEL Satis has 72 litres less trunk space than the Opel Insignia. | |||
| 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 Opel Insignia. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 13 800 | |
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