Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Opel Signum 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| 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: | 165 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Opel Signum is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 10 HP less power than Opel Signum, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Opel Signum. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Opel Signum is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Signum, 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 | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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. | |||
| Renault VEL Satis 2003 2.0 engine: This engine offers a respectable lifespan for a turbocharged motor but comes with several recurring issues that demand attention. One common problem is oil consumption, which can result from hardened valve seals or, in later ... More about Renault VEL Satis 2003 2.0 engine Opel Signum 2003 2.0 engine: The engine is identical to Saab B207L engine. It features an aluminum alloy block with cast iron liners and a chain-driven timing system without variable valve timing.It has two balance shafts with a separate ... More about Opel Signum 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 22 cm longer than the Opel Signum, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 365 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1410 litres | |
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Renault VEL Satis has more luggage capacity. Renault VEL Satis has 95 litres more trunk space than the Opel Signum. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.1 metres more than that of the Opel Signum. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`075 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1400 | |
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