Renault Twingo 2007 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 14.3 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 40 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Punto gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Sandero | Used also on Fiat Panda | |
| 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 | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
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Renault Twingo is smaller. Renault Twingo is 24 cm shorter than the Fiat Punto, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Twingo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Fiat Punto has more luggage space. Renault Twingo has 34 litres less trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Fiat Punto (by 121 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Fiat Punto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Fiat Punto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 1800 | |
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