Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs BMW 3 series 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| 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 | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 36 HP more power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 70 NM more than BMW 3 series. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault VEL Satis consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1, BMW Z4 | |
| 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 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 34 cm longer than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1385 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.3 metres more than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`970 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`640 kg | 1`435 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 560 kg | 535 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3400 | |
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