2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Twingo (74 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C2 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Citroen C2 (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | C2 | Twingo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |