Renault Twingo 2012 vs Volkswagen Lupo 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| Renault Twingo engine produces 8 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Despite the higher power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
|
By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 460 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 610 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.69 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
|
Renault Twingo is larger. Renault Twingo is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 830 litres | |
|
Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Renault Twingo has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 129 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Lupo has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Twingo has
|
Volkswagen Lupo has
| |