Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsVolkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

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

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Volkswagen Golf III

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1994-1997

Comparison overview

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

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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    155 hp/t
    116 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    667 km
    414 mi
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
263hp196kW
190hp142kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
91.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.7s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
27.2s
Calculated
33.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
619km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,020mm158in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,450mm57in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,432mm56in
Trunk volume
390L
230L
Max trunk volume-
587L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.2 s
33.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 73 hp more than Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 73 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,410 kg
3,109 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) and Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 0.9 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
667 km
414 mi
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
619 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
224 km/h
139 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
7.5 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf III2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
263 hp
196 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Length
4,020 mm
158.3 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
619 km
385 mi
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
230 L
8.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
135 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.4 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 Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 73 hp more
  • Has 118 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 48 km (30 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf III 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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