Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen
- 2020 Renault Zoe R135
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | |
| Series | - | ZE50 | - |
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| Model alias | Twingo Z.E. | - | - |
| Trim | Zen | R135 | - |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2020 (MY20) | 2020 (MY20) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | - | - | EUR 21,975 (DE, Sep 2019) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | - | Steel Carbon-fiber |
| Exterior colors | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | Celadon Blue Flame Red Quartz White Diamond Black Highland Grey Glacier White Titanium Grey Aconite Zircon Blue Quartz White | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic |
| Interior colors | - | Black Grey | Black Cube Shark Skin |
| Number of doors | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Length | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 160.9 in 4087 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 70.4 in 1787 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 76.6 in 1945 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 61.5 in 1562 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 101.9 in 2588 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm |
| Front track | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 59.3 in 1506 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 58.6 in 1489 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm |
| Front overhang | - | 33.0 in 838 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | - | 26.0 in 661 mm | - |
| Clearance | - | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.3 in 135 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | - | - |
| Front headroom | 35.7 in 908 mm | 35.6 in 904 mm | 39.1 in 993 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.7 in 855 mm | 32.5 in 826 mm | 37.3 in 947 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 50.6 in 1284 mm | 52.0 in 1320 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 54.5 in 1384 mm | 53.9 in 1369 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1325 mm | 54.7 in 1390 mm | 54.6 in 1388 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 31.2 in 793 mm |
| Trunk volume | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 338.0 l 11.94 ft3 0.34 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 1225.0 l 43.26 ft3 1.23 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg | 3476.69 lb 1577 kg | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg |
| Payload | 771.62 lb 350 kg | 906.1 lb 411 kg | 663.59 lb 301 kg |
| GVWR | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | 4382.79 lb 1988 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.68 Cd | 0.29 Cd | 0.308 Cd |
| Additional information | - | SCx - 0.75 | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | R80 | R135 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Front | Front |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3950 - 11450 rpm | 4200 - 11163 rpm | 3000 - 12000 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 500 - 3590 rpm | 1500 - 3600 rpm | 0 - 3000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco B-mode | Eco Normal B-mode D-mode | Eco Eco+ Normal |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 100 kW 134.1 hp 136.0 ps | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 245 Nm 25.0 kgm 180.7 ft-lb | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 87.0 mph 140.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.60 s | 9.50 s | 11.90 s |
| Additional information | - | 0 - 50 km/h - 3.6 s 80 - 120 km/h - 7.1 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 245.4 mi / 395.0 km Real range, CMB: 124.3 mi / 200.0 km Real range, CMB: 233.0 mi / 375.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 17.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 12.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 10.56 m 34.65 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.93 | 2.73 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | - | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | - | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.0 in 280 mm | 11.0 in 280 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Ventilated discs | Drums |
| Rear disc brake diameter | - | 10.2 in 260 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 6Jx15 ET40 6.5Jx16 ET44 7Jx17 | 5Jx15 5Jx16 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T | 185/65R15 92T 195/55R16 91T 205/45R17 88V 215/45R17 91V | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | 52 kWh | 32.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 22 kWh | 54.66 kWh | 36.8 kWh |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Renault and LG Chem | - |
| Model | - | Z.E. 50 (LGX E78) | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM712 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Number of cells | - | 192 | 168 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | - |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V | - |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V | - |
| Number of modules | 8 | 12 | - |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | 400 V | - |
| Energy density | - | 168 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 718.71 lb 326 kg | 546.75 lb 248 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Air convection Heat pump | - |
| Additional information | - | Vattery cell voltage - 3.65 V Battery cell capacity - 78 Ah Battery cell weight - 1.073 g Battery cell energy density - 265 Wh/kg | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW DC 50 kW | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | AC 22 kW, 1:00-1:03 AC 11 kW, 2:00-2:10 AC 7.4 kW, 2:58-4:00 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57-8:00 | DC 50 kW, 1:10 AC 22 kW, 2:40 AC 11 kW, 4:30 AC 7.4 kW, 7:02 AC 3.7 kW, 19:00 AC 2.3 kW, 32:00 | DC 40 kW, 0:49-1:00 AC 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 AC 2.3 kW, 14:03-17:24 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | E-shifter (electronic gear lever) (S) Auto-Hold assistance (S) Automatic dimming of high beams (S) Automatic emergency braking (S) Automatic parking brake (S) Blind spot warning (S) Front, rear and sides parking radar (S) Hands-free parking (S) Lane departure warning (S) Lane keeping assist (S) Overspeed prevention (S) Rearview camera (S) Recognition of traffic signals (S) 10-inch driver's display (S) 9.3-inch display with EASY LINK navigation (S) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support (S) 2 x front USB ports (S) 2 x rear USB ports (S) Wireless induction charger for a smartphone (S) Acoustic windshield (S) LED DLRs (S) LED fog lights (S) LED headlamps (S) LED interior lights (S) LED taillights (S) LED turn signals (S) 100% recycled fabric (carded yarn and PET) (S) | - |
| 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | 2020 Renault Zoe R135 | 2020 Volkswagen e-up! |