Renault Twingo 2012 vs Hyundai i10 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 99 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 6 HP more power than Hyundai i10, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai i10. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i10. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo 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: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 149 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i10 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 Hyundai i10 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Sandero | 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: | 3.69 m | 3.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger, but lower. Renault Twingo is 11 cm longer than the Hyundai i10, 6 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 225 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 910 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Renault Twingo has 60 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai i10. This could mean that the Renault Twingo 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 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Hyundai i10, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`405 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai i10 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Hyundai i10, so Hyundai i10 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2800 | |
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