Renault Twingo 2007 vs Citroen C2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 94 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Citroen C2. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
| By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 206 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Twingo is 7 cm shorter than the Citroen C2, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 193 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 879 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 37 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The Citroen C2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1 metres more than that of the Citroen C2, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`336 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Citroen C2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Citroen C2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1800 | |
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