Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1200 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`260 kg | 1`500 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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