2011 Opel Astra vs. 2011 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2011 Opel Astra and 2011 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Astra (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Renault Twingo. (63 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Astra weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Opel Astra (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Opel Astra | 2011 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Astra | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 40 L |
