2001 Renault Avantime vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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, 2001 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Avantime weights approximately 568 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Renault Avantime (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Renault Avantime | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avantime | Polo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
