Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 21 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Spark over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Chevrolet Spark is 4 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Spark has 60 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. This could mean that the Chevrolet Spark uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Chevrolet Spark can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2600 | |
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