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Renault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi Initiale

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 3.0 dCi Initiale
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2957 ccm (180.44 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving12.0 litres/100 km (19.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement2957 ccm (180.44 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 1800 Rev. per min.
Compression18.5:1
Bore x stroke87.5 x 82.0 mm (3.4 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed210.0 km/h (130.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0978 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1468 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1810 kg (3,990.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2320 kg (5,114.7 pounds)
Towing weight1650 kg (3,637.6 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
Aprox price as new EUR47580
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions174.0 g/km
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