Renault Twingo 2007 vs Suzuki Alto 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 90 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 8 HP less power than Suzuki Alto, but torque is 3 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Alto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Suzuki Alto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | |
| 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 | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger. Renault Twingo is 10 cm longer than the Suzuki Alto, 5 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 129 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 774 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Renault Twingo has 101 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Alto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.6 metres more than that of the Suzuki Alto, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`250 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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