Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Renault Laguna 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 191 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 30 HP more power than Renault Laguna, whereas torque is 59 NM more than Renault Laguna. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.4 | |
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The Renault Laguna is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Laguna, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Renault Laguna 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 | 11 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 4 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Espace | |
| 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 Renault Laguna 2002 2.0 engine: The F4R 2.0 engine is a relatively simple and reliable unit, capable of lasting up to 400,000 km with proper maintenance. Its design is straightforward, and service is generally accessible. However, several recurring issues ... More about Renault Laguna 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 28 cm longer than the Renault Laguna, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Laguna, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`300 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1000 | |
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