Mini Cooper 2010 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 122 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 62 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mini Cooper consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 139 mm (5.5 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mini Cooper can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mini Cooper version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mini Cooper 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: | 3.72 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mini Cooper is larger, but lower. Mini Cooper is 12 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mini Cooper has 70 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. This could mean that the Mini Cooper 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 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.1 metres more than that of the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mini Cooper has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mini Cooper, so Mini Cooper quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2600 | |
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