Ford Mondeo 2005 vs Renault VEL Satis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 91 HP less power than Renault VEL Satis, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Renault VEL Satis. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 8.7 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 2.8 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 420 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.58 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 13 cm shorter than the Renault VEL Satis, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 40 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: | 11.1 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres less 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): | 1`980 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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