Renault Twingo RS (2011 – 2013) vs Fiat 500 Abarth (2012 – 2016): specs compared
Both offer around 133 hp at most. The Fiat 500 Abarth is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 201 km/h. The Renault Twingo RS is the lighter car, from 1,049 kg against 1,150 kg. At 3,698 mm, the Renault Twingo RS is 152 mm longer than the Fiat 500 Abarth.
| Specification |
Renault
Twingo RS
2011 – 2013
|
Fiat
500 Abarth
2012 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2013 | 2012 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 hp | 135 hp |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 206 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 7.6 – 7.9 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 204 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.4 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,698 mm | 3,546 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,461 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,367 mm | 2,301 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,049 kg | 1,150 – 1,160 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.