Renault Vel Satis 2.0 T (163 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm), built 2001–2005, hatchback body, front-wheel drive. The Renault Vel Satis has 4 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm)
0–62 mph10.2 s
Top speed127 mph (205 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version2.0 T (163 hp) Automatic
Engine codeF4Rt
Displacement2.0 L (1,998 cm³)
Cylinders4
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Transverse
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-5
Bore82.7 mm
Stroke93 mm
Engine oil capacity5.7 qt (5.4 l)

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 5000 rpm
Torque184 lb-ft (250 Nm) @ 2000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.2 s
Top speed127 mph (205 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City16 mpg (14.5 l/100 km)
Highway23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank21.1 gal (80 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleHatchback
Doors5
Length191.3 in (4,860 mm)
Width73.2 in (1,860 mm)
Height62.0 in (1,575 mm)
Curb weight3,616 lb (1,640 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,850 lb (2,200 kg)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveFront-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionSpring strut
Rear suspensionCoil spring
Tires245/45 R18
WheelsR18
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Renault Vel Satis with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Renault Vel Satis engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
2.0 T (163 hp)Gasoline163 hp (120 kW)
2.2 dCi (115 hp)Diesel115 hp (85 kW)
2.2 dCi (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
3.0 dCi V6 (177 hp)Diesel177 hp (130 kW)
2.0 dCi (150 hp)Diesel150 hp (110 kW)
2.0 i 16V Turbo (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
2.0 i 16V Turbo (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
2.2 dCi (140 hp) AutomaticDiesel140 hp (103 kW)
3.5 V6 (241 hp)Gasoline241 hp (177 kW)
3.5 V6 (241 hp) AutomaticGasoline241 hp (177 kW)
2.0 dCi (175 hp)Diesel175 hp (129 kW)
3.0 dCi V6 (180 hp) AutomaticDiesel180 hp (132 kW)

← All Renault Vel Satis engines

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