Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs SAAB 9-3 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 65 HP more power than SAAB 9-3, whereas torque is 90 NM more than SAAB 9-3. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 6.2 | |
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The SAAB 9-3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| SAAB 9-3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 23 cm longer than the SAAB 9-3, 15 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.8 metres more than that of the SAAB 9-3, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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