Renault Twingo 2012
Easy to use for one person.
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This generation of Renault Twingo has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. We can provide information about 5 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Renault is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.1 to 1.6 litres and power of from 75 to 133 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.5 litres and power of 85 HP. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.
Renault Twingo 2012 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 4.5 to 6.7 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 3.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Renault Twingo 2012 petrol engine version is Renault Twingo 1.2, consuming 4.5 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Renault Twingo real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 31 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +23% for petrol engines and +38% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Renault Twingo modification.
Renault Twingo 2012 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 102 to 155 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 90 grams per kilometer. From Renault Twingo with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Renault Twingo 1.2 which produces an average of 102 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.7 seconds has Renault Twingo 1.6 RS version, conversely the tardiest one is Renault Twingo 1.2 reaching this speed only in 13.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 201 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 133 hp version (Renault Twingo 1.6 RS).
Lenght of Renault Twingo is 369 cm, it is small car. Renault Twingo gross weight is from 1360 to 1430 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Renault Twingo trunk space is 165 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 959 litres.
This Renault is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3700 €. Users calculated Renault Twingo 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 46%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Renault Twingo for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Renault Twingo prices and costs.
Renault Twingo modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2
Only version with automatic transmission |
1.1 Petrol | 75 HP | 5.6 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Renault Twingo 2012 1.1 1.2 GT | 1.1 Petrol | 102 HP | - | Manual (5) |
Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi | 1.5 Diesel | 85 HP | 3.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Twingo 2012 1.6 RS
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 133 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Renault Twingo prices
Renault Twingo 2012 - 2014 hatchback price in Latvia is from 2900 € to 5500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Renault Twingo price is very low - Renault Twingo is approximately for 30 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2012 - 2014 prices). The reason of Renault Twingo low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Renault Twingo 2013 price | 3000 € | 4200 € | 5500 € | |
Renault Twingo 2012 price | 2900 € | 3200 € | 3600 € |
Renault Twingo total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Renault Twingo? Users calculated Renault Twingo 2012 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1700 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer.
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Renault Twingo reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Renault Twingo reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 22 percent of Renault Twingo of this generation (on average 9 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 16%.
Renault Twingo reliability and quality
Most reliable used over 15 years old cars
Most reliable over 15 years old hatchbacks
Renault Twingo 2012 features (options)
Percentage of Renault Twingo with corresponding feature (option)
83% Adjustable steering wheel
34% Metallic paint
31% Cruise control
24%
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Renault Twingo reviews
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Pros: Easy to use for one person.
Cons: Appearance might be better (as piggy). There is no good thinked seats shifting mechanism to extend trunk. For the woman also difficult access to spare wheel.
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 6`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend