Hyundai Grandeur / Azera (2005 – 2011) vs Renault Vel Satis (2005 – 2009): specs compared
The Renault Vel Satis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 235 hp. The Hyundai Grandeur / Azera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.8 s against 8.3 s. The Renault Vel Satis has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,565 kg against 1,620 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Grandeur / Azera
2005 – 2011
|
Renault
Vel Satis
2005 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | France |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2011 | 2005 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 155 – 235 hp | 139 – 241 hp |
| Torque | 250 – 343 Nm | 270 – 360 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 11.4 s | 8.3 – 11.1 s |
| Top speed | 202 – 230 km/h | 200 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.2 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,895 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,849 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,491 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,840 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,620 – 1,692 kg | 1,565 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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