Car comparison

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6vsRenault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP

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 Laguna III

2.0 dCi FAP

178 hp1995 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2009

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,539 kg
    3,393 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,015 km
    631 mi
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
Power
241hp180kW
178hp133kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,089kg4,605lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
92.7s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
44.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
1,015km631mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,811mm71in
Height
1,575mm62in
1,445mm57in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,756mm109in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,512mm60in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
450L
Max trunk volume-
1,377L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAPPowerTorque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP3,750 rpm2,000 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
44.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
142 km/h
88 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
178 hp
133 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 63 hp more than Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 63 hp (47 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
400 Nm
295 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
1,539 kg
3,393 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
218 km/h
135 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 and Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP: 0.2 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 5.0 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
1,015 km
631 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
178 hp
133 kW
8.5 s
218 km/h
135 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
Power
178 hp
133 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
8.5 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
RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultLaguna III2.0 dCi FAP
Power
241 hp
180 kW
178 hp
133 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
1,015 km
631 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 63 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Renault Laguna III 2.0 dCi FAP

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 181 kg lighter
  • Uses 5.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 320 km (199 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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