Car comparison

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6vsRenault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

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 III (PHASE I)

RS 2.0 16V

197 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    156 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
241hp180kW
197hp147kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
69.7s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
36.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
3,991mm157in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,575mm62in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,370mm54in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,360mm54in
Ground clearance-
113mm4in
Trunk volume
460L
288L
Max trunk volume-
1,028L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
80L
55L

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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V7,250 rpm5,550 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
36.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
152 km/h
94 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 44 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 44 hp (33 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 Nm
159 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
1,260 kg
2,778 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
215 km/h
134 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.4 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 2.6 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
618 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
197 hp
147 kW
6.9 s
215 km/h
134 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
197 hp
147 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK
6.9 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 III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE I)RS 2.0 16V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
197 hp
147 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
215 Nm
159 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.9 L/100 km
26.4 mpg US
31.7 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
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
3,991 mm
157.1 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
618 km
384 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6Renault Clio III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK8.9 L/100 km26.4 mpg US31.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km15.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi25.07 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,335 L353 US gal294 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,336 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 78 km (48 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 172 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 III (PHASE I) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 460 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 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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