Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs SAAB 9-5 2001
| 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 | |
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 15 HP more power than SAAB 9-5, whereas torque is 10 NM more than SAAB 9-5. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 10.6 | |
| Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-5, which means that by driving the Renault VEL Satis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | Used also on SAAB 9-3 | |
| 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.50 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 3 cm longer than the SAAB 9-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-5, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`800 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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