2001 Renault Avantime vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 556 kg more than 2001 Renault Avantime. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Avantime. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Renault Avantime has manual transmission. 2001 Renault Avantime will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Renault Avantime | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Avantime | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |