2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester 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 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Avantime | Forester |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
