Renault Twingo 2014 vs Opel Karl 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 91 NM | 96 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Opel Karl is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 5 HP less power than Opel Karl, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Opel Karl. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Karl, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Karl. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 32 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
| Renault Twingo is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Karl, 4 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 219 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1013 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 13 litres more trunk space than the Opel Karl. The Opel Karl 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 | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.8 metres less than that of the Opel Karl, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`353 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Twingo scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Karl is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Twingo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Opel Karl has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Opel Karl, so Opel Karl quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | no data | |
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