Renault VEL Satis 2002 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is more dynamic to drive. Renault VEL Satis engine produces 98 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 146 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Renault VEL Satis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.5 | 8.0 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault VEL Satis consumes 3.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault VEL Satis could require 525 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Grand Espace, Renault Espace | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.44 m | |
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Renault VEL Satis is larger. Renault VEL Satis is 17 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault VEL Satis is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1662 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault VEL Satis has 32 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. 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 | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault VEL Satis is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Renault VEL Satis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 1`885 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1800 | |
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