Renault Twingo 2012 vs Fiat Panda 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Twingo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Fiat Panda) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 104 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 15 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 570 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. | |||
| Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Twingo 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.69 m | 3.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.58 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.54 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger, but lower. Renault Twingo is 15 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 8 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Fiat Panda has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Twingo has 41 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Panda. This could mean that the Renault Twingo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 9.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Fiat Panda has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Fiat Panda, so Fiat Panda quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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