Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| 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 | 10.5 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| 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 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 Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.52 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 603 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`500 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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