Renault Twingo 2012 vs Renault Clio 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 65 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, 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 Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
| 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 | 3.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Renault Twingo is 12 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 1 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Renault Clio has more luggage space. Renault Twingo has 90 litres less trunk space than the Renault Clio. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Clio (by 76 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.4 metres less than that of the Renault Clio, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 1200 | |
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