Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 diesel description

Hatchback Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 85 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
More engine specs 
This Renault Twingo 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi fuel consumption is 3.4 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (29.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Renault Twingo 2012 - 2014 version, fuel consumption in city - 4.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 40 litres or 10.57 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1160 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1280 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Renault real everyday fuel consumption is 4.7 litres per 100 km, which is 38% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Renault Twingo fuel consumption.

Renault Twingo 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Renault Twingo 2012

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi technical data

Model: Renault Twingo 1.5 dCi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 90 g/km
Power: 85 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 200 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.4 (combined) 4.1 (urban) 3.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 4.7 l/100km (50 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres (10.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.69m (length) 1.65m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters
Ground clearance: 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 165 litres
Trunk max capacity: 959 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1425 kg

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi engine K9K 3

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 dCi oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Power 75 - 110 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 180 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 2008
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on Nissan Qashqai Renault Laguna Renault Scenic Dacia Duster Nissan Juke and 18 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Renault Twingo hatchback [2012 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
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 2012 reviews
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