Car comparison

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6vsRenault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 II)

RS 2.0 16V

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2010-2012

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,204 kg
    2,654 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

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 practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
241hp180kW
201hp150kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
215Nm159lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,204kg2,654lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,017mm158in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,769mm70in
Height
1,575mm62in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,585mm102in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
288L
Max trunk volume-
1,038L
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 II) RS 2.0 16VPowerTorque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 II)RS 2.0 16V7,100 rpm5,400 rpm7,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)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
31.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
154 km/h
96 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 40 hp more than Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 40 hp (30 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 II)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 II)RS 2.0 16V
1,204 kg
2,654 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
225 km/h
140 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 II)RS 2.0 16V6.9 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Clio III (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 3.3 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
671 km
417 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
201 hp
150 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
288 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Renault Clio III (PHASE II) 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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 II)RS 2.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultClio III (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
241 hp
180 kW
201 hp
150 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
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,204 kg
2,654 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
4,017 mm
158.1 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
671 km
417 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
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 II) RS 2.0 16V
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 115 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 km (15 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 II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Is 516 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 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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