As well as being gentle on the environment, the Renault Twingo’s all-petrol line-up is easy on the pocket because of its fuel-efficiency. The most economical of all is the 1.2 8v model, which has an official average of 50.4mpg. Combined with its 40-litre fuel tank, that gives a potential range of more than 440 miles between fill-ups. Despite its excellent economy this 60bhp four-cylinder model is responsive enough to stretch to 94mpg performance.
The Renault Twingo is also available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine tuned to deliver 75bhp and 107Nm of pull. This 16-valve version offers an extra turn of pace with just a small reduction in fuel economy. Performance runs to 106mph, while average fuel economy is still impressive at 49.5mpg.
The top of the range engine in the Renault Twingo line-up is a turbocharged, RenaultSport 133bhpl that delivers a combination of 100bhp and 145Nm of pulling power.. However, in keeping with the Renault Twingo’s economical remit, it returns a frugal 40.4mpg on the combined cycle.
All models send their power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
All versions of the Renault Twingo met Renault’s strict criteria for eco3 status. CO2 output ranges from 132g/km for the 1.2 Extreme to 138g/km for the 1.6 RenaultSport model.
