2007 Renault Twingo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Renault Twingo and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 370 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Twingo.
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2007 Renault Twingo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Twingo | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |