2001 Renault Avantime vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 Audi A4.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Renault Avantime. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2012 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Renault Avantime | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Renault | Audi |
Model | Avantime | A4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |