Suzuki Alto 2009 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 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: | 68 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Suzuki Alto is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Alto engine produces 8 HP more power than Renault Twingo, but torque is 3 NM less than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Suzuki Alto reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Alto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Alto consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Suzuki Alto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Alto consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 12 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Agila, Suzuki Splash | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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: | 3.50 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
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Suzuki Alto is smaller. Suzuki Alto is 10 cm shorter than the Renault Twingo, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 129 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
774 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Suzuki Alto has 101 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Alto is 1.6 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Suzuki Alto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`250 | 1`345 | |
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2000 | |
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