2012 Renault Twingo vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, both 2012 Renault Twingo and 2012 BMW X1 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW X1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2012 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X1 weights approximately 670 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 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Renault Twingo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 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, 2012 BMW X1 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Twingo. 2012 BMW X1 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. 2012 BMW X1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Renault Twingo | 2012 BMW X1 | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Twingo | X1 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 4454 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1798 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1545 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |