Renault Twingo 2012 vs Smart ForFour 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 17 HP more power than Smart ForFour, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Smart ForFour. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 4.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Smart ForFour, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 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 Smart ForFour. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.69 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Twingo is 6 cm shorter than the Smart ForFour, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Twingo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 910 litres | |
| Renault Twingo has 103 litres less trunk space than the Smart ForFour. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 49 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.6 metres less than that of the Smart ForFour, which means Renault Twingo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`425 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2000 | |
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