Mazda 6 2008 vs Renault VEL Satis 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 4 HP more power than Renault VEL Satis, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault VEL Satis, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 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: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 11 cm shorter than the Renault VEL Satis, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 50 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 Mazda 6 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault VEL Satis. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 2`505 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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