Citroen C2 2003 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 133 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 13 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Citroen C2 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Sandero | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 166 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 64 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: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 0.7 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`410 | no data | |
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| 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 (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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