Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault VEL Satis) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Passat) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 70 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Renault VEL Satis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Renault VEL Satis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Renault VEL Satis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`320 kg | 2`200 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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