Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 10.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 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`270 kg | 2`200 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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