Comparison: Ground clearance Renault Vel Satis vs. competitors 2025

Ground clearance is the distance between the lowest point on a Renault Vel Satis's undercarriage and the ground.It is an important factor to consider when driving off-road or in areas with rough terrain, as a higher ground clearance allows this to clear obstacles more easily.With it’s wheelbase of 2840 mm and height of 1577 mm, the Renault Vel Satis has a ground clearance of 120 mm. The highest ground clearance you can find amongst similar vehicles has Fiat Sedici 1.6 16V (FY ), which is 70 mm more than the Vel Satis 2.2 dCi FAP - 190 mm.To give an example, the Fiat has a 70 mm higher ground clearance compared to the Renault , giving the Fiat an advantage in this aspect. On the other hand, the worst ground clearance in the "medium hatchback" category is the VW Fox 1.4 TDI , which is 111 mm - that makes it 9 mm less than the Renault in question.Height-wise, the Renault outperforms the rival by 33 mm.