Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Fiat Croma 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 60 HP more power than Fiat Croma, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Fiat Croma. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.1 | |
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The Fiat Croma is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Croma, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Fiat Croma 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.60 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger, but slightly lower. Renault VEL Satis is 10 cm longer than the Fiat Croma, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 500 litres | |
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Fiat Croma 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Fiat Croma, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`320 kg | 2`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`740 kg | 1`520 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 480 kg | |
| Renault VEL Satis load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Fiat Croma. Therefore, Renault VEL Satis is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2600 | |
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