Renault Clio 2008 vs Renault Twingo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is a more dynamic driving. Renault Clio engine produces 33 HP less power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Renault Twingo. Due to the lower power, Renault Clio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Clio consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Renault Clio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Clio consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Modus | Used also on Renault Clio | |
| 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 Renault Clio 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: | no data | 3.69 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.47 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 959 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
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