Mini Cooper 2010 vs Renault Twingo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mini Cooper) 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 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: | 112 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 37 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 163 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mini Cooper consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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 | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mini Countryman | 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 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 | 3.69 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 3 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Mini Cooper is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | 959 litres | |
| Mini Cooper has 5 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 279 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.8 metres more than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Mini Cooper can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 | 3800 | |
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