Compare: Renault Twingo 2008 Hatchback 133 Hp vs Volkswagen Golf 2007 Station wagon (estate) 105 Hp

General information

Brand

Renault

Volkswagen

Model

Twingo

Golf

Generation

Twingo II

Golf V Variant

Modification (Engine)

RS 1.6 16V (133 Hp)

1.9 TDI (105 Hp)

Start of production

2008

March, 2007

End of production

2010

May, 2009

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Hatchback

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

4

5

Doors

3

5

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

9 l/100 km

6.6 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

5.6 l/100 km

4.5 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

6.7 l/100 km

5.2 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

155 g/km

137 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.7 sec

12.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.7 sec

12.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

8.3 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

11.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

201 km/h

187 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 5

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 126.8 Hp/tonne

13 kg/Hp, 77.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.6 kg/Nm, 152.5 Nm/tonne

5.4 kg/Nm, 183.7 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

133 Hp @ 6750 rpm.

105 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

83.2 Hp/l

55.4 Hp/l

Torque

160 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

250 Nm @ 1900 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Transverse

Engine Model/Code

K4M

EA188 / BXE

Engine displacement

1598 cm³

1896 cm³

Number of cylinders

4

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm

Piston Stroke

80.5 mm

95.5 mm

Compression ratio

11

19

Number of valves per cylinder

4

2

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Pump-nozzle (Unit Injector)

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

DOHC

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

5 l

3.8 l

Engine oil specification

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Coolant

5.7 l

8 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1049 kg

1361 kg

Max. weight

1470 kg

1990 kg

Max load

421 kg

629 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

165 l

505 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

959 l

1495 l

Fuel tank capacity

40 l

55 l

Max. roof load

75 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)

1700 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1400 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

710 kg

Permitted towbar download

75 kg

Dimensions

Length

3607 mm

4556 mm

Width

1688 mm

1781 mm

Width including mirrors

1927 mm

2003 mm

Height

1460 mm

1504 mm

Wheelbase

2368 mm

2578 mm

Front track

1460 mm

1535 mm

Rear (Back) track

1445 mm

1508 mm

Front overhang

714 mm

Rear overhang

525 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

120 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.7 m

10.9 m

Approach angle

13.6°

Departure angle

11.9°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

8.8°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Front wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Electric Steering

Tire size

195/45 R16; 195/40 R17

205/55 R16; 225/45 R17

Wheel rim size

7J x 16; 7J x 17

6.5J x 16; 7J x 17