Renault Twingo 2012 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 52 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 69 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 7.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 34 litres | |
| 580 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.69 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger. Renault Twingo is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 830 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Renault Twingo has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 129 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Renault Twingo can be harder 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`375 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Lupo has serious deffects in 210 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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