Volvo XC70 (2000 – 2004) vs Renault Avantime (2001 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 210 hp at most. The Volvo XC70 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.1 s against 8.6 s. The Renault Avantime has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.3 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,616 kg against 1,636 kg. At 4,732 mm, the Volvo XC70 is 91 mm longer than the Renault Avantime.
| Specification |
Volvo
XC70
2000 – 2004
|
Renault
Avantime
2001 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | France |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2001 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 163 – 209 hp | 150 – 207 hp |
| Torque | 285 – 340 Nm | 250 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 – 11.5 s | 8.6 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 210 km/h | 195 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 10.5 L/100 km | 7.3 – 12.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,641 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,562 mm | 1,631 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,764 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,636 – 1,695 kg | 1,616 – 1,755 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.