2002 Renault Avantime vs. 2010 Mazda 3
To start off, 2010 Mazda 3 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 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 49 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 3. (113 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 3.
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, 2010 Mazda 3 (270 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Avantime | 2010 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Avantime | 3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
