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Renault Twingo 1.2 Authentique

General information

ModelRenault Twingo 1.2 Authentique
Year2006
CategorySmall city/economy cars
Rating56 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1149 ccm (70.11 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power60.00 PS (44 kW or 59 HP) at 5250 Rev. per min.
Max torque93.00 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.6 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.6:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed146.0 km/h (90.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)13.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0670 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4810 litres (1,271 gallons)
Cargo space168 litres (44 gallons)
Optional cargo space1096 litres (290 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight895 kg (1,973.1 pounds)
Max weight with load1230 kg (2,711.7 pounds)
Towing weight600 kg (1,322.8 pounds)
Overall length3440 mm (135.4 inches)
Overall width1640 mm (64.6 inches)
Overall height1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheelbase2350 mm (92.5 inches)
Fuel capacity40.0 litres (10.57 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originFrance
Aprox price as new EUR9080
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions180.0 g/km
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