Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault VEL Satis) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.53 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 106 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 16 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 185 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 1.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`545 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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