2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2005 Saturn Vue is newer by 3 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (250 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 106 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Because 2005 Saturn Vue 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, 2005 Saturn Vue 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, 2005 Saturn Vue (328 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Avantime | Vue |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
