Toyota iQ 2009 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 64 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Toyota iQ is more dynamic to drive. Toyota iQ engine produces 26 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Toyota iQ reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
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The Toyota iQ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota iQ consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 32 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 |
238 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 721 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`285 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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