Renault VEL Satis 2006 vs Citroen C6 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Citroen C6 is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 60 HP less power than Citroen C6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Citroen C6. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.4 | |
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The Citroen C6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault VEL Satis is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C6, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 407 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault VEL Satis has 53 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C6. The Citroen C6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 1.1 metres less than that of the Citroen C6, which means Renault VEL Satis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`340 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4000 | |
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