Renault Twingo 2008 vs Toyota Aygo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Renault Twingo) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Aygo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 78 HP more power than Toyota Aygo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Toyota Aygo. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 8.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.2 | |
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The Toyota Aygo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Twingo consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Aygo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Aygo 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: | 16 years | 2 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Aygo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
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Renault Twingo is larger. Renault Twingo is 19 cm longer than the Toyota Aygo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 139 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 751 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity. Renault Twingo has 26 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Aygo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Aygo, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Toyota Aygo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Aygo, so Toyota Aygo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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