Renault Twingo MK3 vs Renault Zoe ZOE
Renault Twingo
MK3 · 2014 – 2026
The third Twingo (MK3), an agile rear-wheel-drive city car.
Renault Zoe
ZOE · 2012 – 2026
The Zoe (ZOE), a compact electric hatchback.
Renault Twingo
Pick the Twingo for a very agile, compact city car with a unique rear-wheel-drive layout.
Renault Zoe
Pick the Zoe for an affordable, efficient electric city car with a long range (ZE50).
Performance
0.9 TCe 90 · Petrol vs ZE50 R135 · Electric
| Renault Twingo | Renault Zoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Power |
90 hp
|
135 hp
Winner
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| Torque |
135 Nm
|
245 Nm
Winner
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| 0–100 km/h |
11,0 s
|
9,5 s
Winner
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| Top speed |
165 km/h
Winner
|
140 km/h
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| Power-to-weight |
95,7 hp/t
Winner
|
89,9 hp/t
|
| CO₂ emissions (WLTP) |
105 g/km
|
0 g/km
Winner
|
| Consumption (WLTP) |
4,5 L/100km
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Dimensions & space
| Renault Twingo | Renault Zoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Boot |
219 L
|
338 L
Winner
|
| Boot (seats folded) |
980 L
|
1.225 L
Winner
|
| Wheelbase |
2,49 m
|
2,59 m
Winner
|
| Length |
3,62 m
|
4,09 m
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| Ground clearance |
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| Turning circle |
8,6 m
Winner
|
10,5 m
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| Towing capacity (braked) |
—
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Powertrain & tech
| Renault Twingo | Renault Zoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | C (rear-engine) | Zoe (EV) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine family | 1.0 SCe · 0.9 TCe · 0.9 TCe GT · E-Tech Z.E. | Q210/R240 (22 kWh) · ZE40/R90/R110 (41 kWh) · ZE50/R135 (52 kWh) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual · EDC6 | Single-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 6 | N/A (electric) |
| LEZ access | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) | Unrestricted access (compliant under current legislation) |
Reliability & watch-outs
Known issues
- 0.9 TCe: chain at high mileage
- Electrical gremlins and keycard issues
- EV: 12V battery drain
- 12V battery drain
- Charging port and infotainment glitches
- Battery degradation on early cars
Pros
- Very agile thanks to rear-wheel drive
- Compact and easy to park
- EV version (E-Tech Z.E.) available
- Low electricity consumption
- ZE50 with ~390 km range
- Affordable used
Cons
- Small boot (188–219 L)
- Tight rear seat
- Limited range on early versions
- Battery rental on early cars
Driving experience
Renault Twingo
Agile and easy to manoeuvre in town thanks to the tight turning circle and light steering. The rear-engine layout is largely neutral in normal driving. Ride quality is firmer than some rivals and can feel unsettled over sharp bumps. Steering is light and accurate enough for city use but lacks feel. The 1.0 SCe is quiet and adequate for urban speeds; the 0.9 TCe is more responsive once moving. Manual gearboxes are straightforward, while the EDC dual-clutch can show low-speed hesitation or judder. High-speed refinement is limited, with noticeable wind and road noise above 110 km/h. Overall a competent city car rather than a refined long-distance cruiser.
Renault Zoe
Quiet and smooth in town with instant torque delivery. Early models feel modest above 80 km/h; the R135 is more usable for faster roads. Steering is light and accurate enough for urban manoeuvres but lacks feel. Ride quality is comfortable on smaller wheels and firmer on larger alloys. Body roll is noticeable in corners due to the battery weight. Regenerative braking (especially "B" mode on later cars) aids one-pedal driving in town. High-speed refinement is limited by wind and road noise. Overall a competent and relaxing city EV rather than a dynamic driver's car.
Belgian taxes & LEZ
For sale at dealers
Renault Twingo
3 for sale · from € 3.750
Renault Zoe
0 for saleNo listings at the moment
