Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Toyota Avensis 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis and Toyota Avensis have the same engine power, but Renault VEL Satis torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.6 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2009 2.2 engine: The AD-series turbo diesel engines were introduced in Toyota vehicles in 2005 and remained in production until 2018. The first model was a 2.2-liter engine, followed by a 2.0-liter version. Both engines share an 86 mm ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 543 litres | |
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Toyota Avensis has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 83 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`140 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4400 | |
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