Renault Twingo 2014 vs Chevrolet Spark 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
|
Chevrolet Spark is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 11 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Chevrolet Spark. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
|
The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 540 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero, Smart ForFour | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Twingo is 5 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 219 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 873 litres | |
|
Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 49 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The Chevrolet Spark may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 8.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.3 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Renault Twingo has
|
Chevrolet Spark has
| |