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Renault Vel Satis 2.0 Automatic

General information

ModelRenault Vel Satis 2.0 Automatic
Year2001
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.5 litres/100 km (16.22 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.2 litres/100 km (23.06 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1996 ccm (121.80 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power165.30 PS (122 kW or 163 HP) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2000 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
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed205.0 km/h (127.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0996 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Overall length4870 mm (191.7 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1580 mm (62.2 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity83.0 litres (21.93 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
CO2 emissions243.0 g/km
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