2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2005 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 141 kg more than 2005 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza 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 Impreza (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Avantime | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
