Renault VEL Satis 2005 vs Peugeot 407 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 20 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.1 | |
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The Peugeot 407 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Used also on Peugeot 607 | |
| 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 | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.45 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 18 cm longer than the Peugeot 407, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 407 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 53 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.7 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Renault VEL Satis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`125 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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