Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Skoda Octavia 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Renault VEL Satis engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Octavia, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Skoda Octavia. Despite the higher power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 5.5 | |
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The Skoda Octavia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Skoda Octavia 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 | 4.57 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 |
no data | 1350 litres | |
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Skoda Octavia has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 100 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Octavia. 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 (kg): | 2`320 | 1`995 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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