Renault Vel Satis (2001–2009)
The Renault Vel Satis was offered with 13 engine versions (7 diesel, 6 gasoline), from 115 to 241 hp, built 2001–2009.
EnlargeProduction years2001–2009
Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length191.3 in (4,860 mm) – 184.3 in (4,680 mm)
Width73.2 in (1,860 mm)
Height62.0 in (1,575 mm) – 62.1 in (1,577 mm)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)
All Renault Vel Satis engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 T (163 hp) | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 9.6 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 T (163 hp) Automatic | 2001–2005 | Gasoline | 163 hp (120 kW) | 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) | 10.2 s | 127 mph (205 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.2 dCi (115 hp) | 2001–2005 | Diesel | 115 hp (85 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 13.5 s | 113 mph (182 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.2 dCi (150 hp) | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 10.9 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 3.0 dCi V6 (177 hp) | 2002–2005 | Diesel | 177 hp (130 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 10.5 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 dCi (150 hp) | 2005–2009 | Diesel | 150 hp (110 kW) | 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) | 10.3 s | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 i 16V Turbo (170 hp) | 2005–2009 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 9.4 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 i 16V Turbo (170 hp) Automatic | 2005–2009 | Gasoline | 170 hp (125 kW) | 199 lb-ft (270 Nm) | 10 s | 128 mph (206 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.2 dCi (140 hp) Automatic | 2005–2009 | Diesel | 140 hp (103 kW) | 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) | 118 mph (190 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | ||
| 3.5 V6 (241 hp) | 2005–2009 | Gasoline | 241 hp (177 kW) | 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) | 8.3 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 3.5 V6 (241 hp) Automatic | 2005–2009 | Gasoline | 241 hp (177 kW) | 243 lb-ft (330 Nm) | 8.3 s | 146 mph (235 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 2.0 dCi (175 hp) | 2006–2009 | Diesel | 175 hp (129 kW) | 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) | 9.5 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | Front-wheel drive | |
| 3.0 dCi V6 (180 hp) Automatic | 2006–2009 | Diesel | 180 hp (132 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 10.4 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Front-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.