2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2004 Renault Kangoo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 59 kg more than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Because 2004 Renault Kangoo 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, 2004 Renault Kangoo 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 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Avantime | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1641 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
