Renault VEL Satis 2003 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 10 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.0 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Octavia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 29 cm longer than the Skoda Octavia, 9 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 560 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia 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 | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 1.1 metres more than that of the Skoda Octavia, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`995 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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