Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 15 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.3 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 15 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 29 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`335 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 660 kg | |
| Renault VEL Satis load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem less than Skoda Octavia. Therefore, Skoda Octavia is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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