Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Renault VEL Satis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 56 HP less power than Renault VEL Satis, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Renault VEL Satis. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 8.7 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault VEL Satis, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault VEL Satis can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Renault VEL Satis version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.58 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 8 cm shorter than the Renault VEL Satis, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1448 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 80 litres more trunk space than the Renault VEL Satis. The Renault VEL Satis may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault VEL Satis. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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