2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 8 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Avantime | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2186 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
