Renault Twingo 1996 vs Suzuki Alto 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 58 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 85 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14.8 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 5 HP less power than Suzuki Alto, but torque is 8 NM more than Suzuki Alto. Despite less power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.9 | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Twingo consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | 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: | 3.43 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.48 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
| Renault Twingo is 7 cm shorter than the Suzuki Alto, 15 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 168 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1096 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`230 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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