Renault Twingo 2008 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 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: | 133 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 52 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 49 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
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The Chevrolet Spark is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Twingo consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Chevrolet Spark gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Renault Clio | Used only for this car | |
| 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 | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.52 m | |
| Renault Twingo is 4 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, 5 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | no data | |
| Renault Twingo has 5 litres less trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Renault Twingo can be harder 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`470 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Renault Twingo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Chevrolet Spark, so Renault Twingo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3200 | |
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