Car comparison

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6vsRenault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Vel Satis

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2009
VS

Renault Clio II (PHASE III)

2.0 16V Sport

179 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    432 mi
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,110 kg
    2,447 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    161 hp/t
    120 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
241hp180kW
179hp133kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
200Nm148lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,110kg2,447lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
70.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
32.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
617km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
3,811mm150in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,639mm65in
Height
1,575mm62in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,471mm97in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,418mm56in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,392mm55in
Trunk volume
460L
255L
Max trunk volume-
1,037L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
50L
CO2 emissions-
194g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V SportPowerTorque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport6,500 rpm5,250 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
32.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 62 hp more than Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 62 hp (46 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
200 Nm
148 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
1,110 kg
2,447 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V68.3 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport7.1 s

Although Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has more power, Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 3.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
696 km
432 mi
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
617 km
384 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.3 s
235 km/h
146 mph
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
179 hp
133 kW
7.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
179 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
179 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.3 s
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio II (PHASE III)2.0 16V Sport
Power
241 hp
180 kW
179 hp
133 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
200 Nm
148 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,110 kg
2,447 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Length
3,811 mm
150.0 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
617 km
384 mi
CO2 score
-
194 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
255 L
9.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km14.17 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi22.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,126 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 62 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 km (49 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 205 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio II (PHASE III) 2.0 16V Sport

  • Is 610 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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