Renault Twingo 1993 vs Suzuki Alto 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 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 8 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 11 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Alto 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 |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`195 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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