2012 Renault Twingo vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Renault Twingo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Renault Twingo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 656 kg more than 2012 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Nissan X-Trail (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Twingo. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Twingo. 2008 Nissan X-Trail has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan X-Trail will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Renault Twingo | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Twingo | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1711 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |