Renault Vel Satis I

Renault Vel Satis I
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The Renault Vel Satis I (2001–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 12 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: X73 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,860 mm RDW4,860 mm
Width1,860 mm RDW1,860 mm
Height1,580 mm RDW1,580 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm RDW–
Front track1,575 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,550 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,615–1,695 kg RDW1,640–1,810 kg
Mass in running order1,715–1,795 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,190–2,320 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,600 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Boot space–460–465 L
Fuel tank–80 L
Performance
Top speed205–235 km/h RDW–
Torque250–400 Nm ASTRA270–400 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 225/55R17, 245/45R18

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, fr, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

All 12 versions of the Renault Vel Satis I

European Union 2 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEngineFuelCO₂EU registrations
20102.0 LDiesel196 g/km206
20103.5 LPetrol275 g/km24

United Kingdom 10 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20062.0 Turbo (BJ0P06)2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.4 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
20062.0 Turbo (BJ0P0B)2.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC243 g/km
20062.2 dCi (BJ0E06)2.2 LDiesel6-speed manual7.1 L/100 km NEDC192 g/km
20063.0 V6 dCi (BJ0J0B)3.0 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km
20063.5 V6 Auto (BJ0V0B)3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC275 g/km
2002–20042.0 Turbo From VIN BJ0K06 · 2.0T From VIN BJ0P062.0 LPetrol6-speed manual9.4 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2002–20042.0 Turbo From VIN BJ0P0B2.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC243 g/km
2002–20042.2 dCi From VIN BJ0E062.2 LDiesel6-speed manual7.1–7.2 L/100 km NEDC188–192 g/km
2002–20043.0 V6 dCi From VIN BJ0J0B3.0 LDiesel5-speed automatic8.7 L/100 km NEDC232 g/km
2002–20043.5 V6 From VIN BJ0V0B3.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.5 L/100 km NEDC275 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.