Toyota iQ 2009 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 98 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is more dynamic to drive. Toyota iQ engine produces 38 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Toyota iQ reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota iQ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota iQ consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Toyota iQ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota iQ consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Verso | 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. Toyota iQ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota iQ 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: | 2.99 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.47 m | |
| Toyota iQ is 62 cm shorter than the Renault Twingo, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota iQ is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 32 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
363 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Toyota iQ has 198 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 596 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 7.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota iQ is 2.8 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Toyota iQ can be easier 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`270 | 1`345 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota iQ has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota iQ, so Toyota iQ quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 2600 | |
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