2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 296 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Avantime. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Renault Avantime (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sportage | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
