Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Honda Accord 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 109 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.6 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Renault VEL Satis engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault VEL Satis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.43 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 26 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 11 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | no data | |
| 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 Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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