Avatr 12: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Avatr 12 is available in two electric AT versions within its sole generation: a 313 hp RWD model and a 578 hp AWD model. The RWD version is the lighter choice at 2,180 kg, while the AWD version adds 265 hp and 280 Nm, raises top speed by 5 km/h, and weighs 120 kg more.
The Avatr 12 is available in two electric AT versions within its sole generation: a 313 hp RWD model and a 578 hp AWD model. The RWD version is the lighter choice at 2,180 kg, while the AWD version adds 265 hp and 280 Nm, raises top speed by 5 km/h, and weighs 120 kg more. Since price, equipment, range, battery capacity, charging performance, interior features, reliability, and availability are not measured in the supplied data, the buying decision comes down to drivetrain, output, weight, and the limited performance figures provided.
Avatr 12 generations
The Avatr 12 has 1 generation, in production from September 2023 with no stop date recorded. This generation uses a Sedan body and contains 2 versions, both named AT in the database. There are no separate restylings or additional generations in the supplied data, so there is no generation-to-generation change to compare. The meaningful comparison is between the AT — 313 hp and AT — 578 hp versions of the same generation.
Avatr 12 specs and engine comparison
Because both modifications have the exact database name AT, they are distinguished below by power. Both use Electro power and an Automatic gearbox with 1 gear. Engine displacement, cylinder count, cylinder layout, and boost are not measured for either version. Consequently, power per litre cannot be calculated from the supplied data.
| Exact version name | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders | Layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT — 313 hp | 313 hp / 230 kW | 370 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | RWD |
| AT — 578 hp | 578 hp / 425 kW | 650 Nm | not measured | Electro | not measured | not measured | not measured | Automatic, 1 gear | AWD |
The AT — 578 hp version produces 265 hp and 195 kW more than the AT — 313 hp version. Its torque advantage is 280 Nm. In relative terms, the AWD model has approximately 85% more horsepower and 76% more torque.
Those are large output differences, but the supplied acceleration figures do not show a corresponding advantage: both versions are listed at 6.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h. This means the extra output should not be presented as proof of quicker acceleration on the available evidence. What the data establishes is that the more powerful version combines 578 hp, 650 Nm, and AWD, whereas the other combines 313 hp, 370 Nm, and RWD.
Avatr 12 performance, acceleration, and economy
| Exact version name | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | City consumption | Highway consumption | Combined consumption | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT — 313 hp | 6.7 sec | 215 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
| AT — 578 hp | 6.7 sec | 220 km/h | not measured | not measured | not measured | 0 |
Top speed is the only measured performance distinction beyond output. The AT — 578 hp reaches 220 km/h, which is 5 km/h above the 215 km/h figure for the AT — 313 hp. Both have the same recorded 6.7-second acceleration time.
City, highway, and combined consumption are not measured for either version. Battery capacity, driving range, charging time, and charging power are also not measured, so the data cannot establish which version is more economical or easier to use on long journeys. The recorded CO₂ figure is 0 for both.
Avatr 12 dimensions, weight, and wheels
Overall exterior dimensions and ground clearance are not measured for either Avatr 12 version. The available size-related comparison is therefore limited to weight and wheels.
| Exact version name | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT — 313 hp | 2,180 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured | 265/45 R20; 265/40 R21 |
| AT — 578 hp | 2,300 kg | 2,700 kg | not measured | not measured | not measured |
The AT — 313 hp is 120 kg lighter than the AT — 578 hp. Its weight-to-power figure is approximately 7.0 kg per hp, while the AWD version carries approximately 4.0 kg per hp. Viewed another way, the RWD version provides approximately 144 hp per tonne, compared with approximately 251 hp per tonne for the AWD version.
Gross weight is not measured for the RWD model. For the AWD model, kerb weight is 2,300 kg and gross weight is 2,700 kg, a difference of 400 kg. This difference should not be treated as a direct payload rating without a measured payload figure.
Wheel-size information is available only for the AT — 313 hp: 265/45 R20 and 265/40 R21. Wheel sizes for the AT — 578 hp are not measured. Ground clearance and tank capacity are not measured for both versions.
Suspension and brakes
Both Avatr 12 versions have Independent, pneumatic front suspension and Independent, pneumatic rear suspension. Both also use Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes. No version-level difference is recorded for these components.
This shared specification matters when choosing between the two: the supplied data does not indicate that the higher-output AWD model receives a different suspension or brake type. Its clearly measured additions are higher power, higher torque, AWD, and a slightly higher top speed, accompanied by greater kerb weight.
Avatr 12 price, interior, problems, and reliability
Avatr 12 price, regional pricing, Royal Edition pricing, and cars for sale are not measured. It is therefore impossible to calculate what the extra power and AWD cost, or whether the AWD version represents better monetary value.
Interior specifications are not measured. Reliability, common problems, warranty coverage, maintenance costs, and repair history are also not measured. These missing figures prevent a complete ownership-cost recommendation and should be checked separately before purchase.
Which Avatr 12 version should you choose?
Choose the AT — 313 hp if you prefer the lighter and less powerful configuration and do not specifically need AWD. It weighs 2,180 kg, uses RWD, supplies 313 hp and 370 Nm, reaches 215 km/h, and has the same recorded 6.7-second 0–100 km/h time as the more powerful model. It is also the only version for which wheel choices are measured: 265/45 R20 and 265/40 R21.
Choose the AT — 578 hp if AWD and maximum output are the priorities. It delivers 578 hp and 650 Nm, giving it 265 hp and 280 Nm more than the RWD model. It also raises top speed from 215 km/h to 220 km/h and improves the weight-to-power ratio from approximately 7.0 kg per hp to approximately 4.0 kg per hp. The trade-off visible in the data is a 120 kg increase in kerb weight, from 2,180 kg to 2,300 kg.
On the supplied figures alone, the AT — 313 hp is the rational choice for buyers who value lower weight and regard 313 hp as sufficient. The AT — 578 hp is the clear specification choice for buyers who want AWD, 650 Nm, and the strongest power-to-weight result. It cannot, however, be declared the better-value purchase because price is not measured, and its extra output does not reduce the recorded 6.7-second acceleration time.