Mazda 6 2008 vs Renault VEL Satis 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 147 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Renault VEL Satis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 23 HP less power than Renault VEL Satis, whereas torque is 86 NM less than Renault VEL Satis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 2.3 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 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Espace | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault VEL Satis engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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