Citroen C2 2008 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C2 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 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: | 13 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C2 is 7 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 193 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C2 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. This could mean that the Citroen C2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 1 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Citroen C2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`362 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Citroen C2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2600 | |
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