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Renault Vel Satis 2.0 T

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 2.0 T
Year2005
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.6 litres/100 km (18.67 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.6 litres/100 km (30.95 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1997 ccm (121.86 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power170.30 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression9.5:1
Bore x stroke82.7 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed211.0 km/h (131.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1038 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4670 litres (1,234 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1640 kg (3,615.6 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions225.0 g/km
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