Citroen C2 2005 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Citroen C2) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Renault Twingo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 8 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 1007 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C2 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C2 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`345 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Citroen C2, so Citroen C2 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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