Car comparison

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6vsRenault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

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 Megane III

GT 2.0 TCe

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

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 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 Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    779 km
    484 mi
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
241hp180kW
180hp134kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
1,830kg4,034lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
104.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
36.4s
Calculated
34.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
136hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km432mi
Calculated
779km484mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,860mm191in
4,295mm169in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,575mm62in
1,471mm58in
Wheelbase
2,840mm112in
2,641mm104in
Front track
1,575mm62in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
460L
405L
Max trunk volume-
1,162L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
60L
CO2 emissions-
178g/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 Megane III GT 2.0 TCePowerTorque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.4 s
34.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
149 km/h
92 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 61 hp more than Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 61 hp (45 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
300 Nm
221 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
1,320 kg
2,910 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
230 km/h
143 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe7.8 s

Although Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has more power, Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 0.5 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 3.8 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
779 km
484 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
7.8 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
RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6RenaultMegane IIIGT 2.0 TCe
Power
241 hp
180 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
7.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Length
4,295 mm
169.1 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Range score
696 km
432 mi
779 km
484 mi
CO2 score
-
178 g/km
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
405 L
14.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
136 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 Megane III GT 2.0 TCe
Consumption11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.13 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.39 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,019 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Renault Megane III GT 2.0 TCe

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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