Renault Twingo 2012 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Renault Twingo 2012) 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 (Renault Twingo 2007) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo 2012 engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Twingo 2007, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Renault Twingo 2007. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo 2012 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo 2012 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo 2007, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo 2012 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo 2012 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo 2007. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo 2012 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) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Twingo 2012 is larger. Renault Twingo 2012 is 9 cm longer than the Renault Twingo 2007, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo 2007 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Twingo 2012 has 65 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo 2007. This could mean that the Renault Twingo 2012 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo 2012 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo 2007, which means Renault Twingo 2012 can be easier 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`425 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
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