Comparison between:
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé
- 2019 e.GO Life 40
- 2019 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2019 e.GO Life 40 | 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | |
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| Model alias | - | - | - | Twingo Z.E. |
| Trim | - | 40 | - | Zen |
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 | 2019 | 2020 |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | Europe |
| Price | GBP 21,195 (UK, Oct 2019) | EUR 17,400 (EU, Jul 2019) | EUR 23,570 (DE, Jul 2019) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Materials | High-strength steel | Plastic Aluminium High-strength steel | Steel Carbon-fiber | - |
| Exterior colors | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey | White Silver Red Blue Anthracite | Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Tungsten Silver Metallic White Silver Metallic | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star |
| Interior colors | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey | Black | Black and Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 106.1 in 2695 mm | 131.8 in 3348 mm | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm |
| Width | 65.5 in 1663 mm | 68.8 in 1748 mm | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.5 in 1893 mm | - | 75.2 in 1910 mm | - |
| Height | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 62.2 in 1581 mm | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm |
| Wheelbase | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 86.6 in 2200 mm | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm |
| Front track | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Rear track | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 58.3 in 1480 mm | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Clearance | 4.4 in 113 mm | - | 5.3 in 135 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | - | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Front headroom | - | - | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | - | 37.3 in 947 mm | 33.7 in 855 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | - | - | 52.0 in 1321 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | - | - | 50.6 in 1284 mm |
| Front hip room | - | - | 53.9 in 1369 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | - | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 52.2 in 1325 mm |
| Front legroom | - | - | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | - | - | 31.2 in 793 mm | - |
| Trunk volume | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 140.0 l 4.94 ft3 0.14 m3 | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 350.0 l 12.36 ft3 0.35 m3 | 640.0 l 22.60 ft3 0.64 m3 | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2392.02 lb 1085 kg | 2579.41 lb 1170 kg | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg |
| Payload | 496.04 lb 225 kg | 947.99 lb 430 kg | 663.59 lb 301 kg | 771.62 lb 350 kg |
| GVWR | 2888.06 lb 1310 kg | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | - | 0.308 Cd | 0.68 Cd |
| Additional information | - | Axle load distribution front / back (%) - 48 / 52 | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Bosch | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | - | - | - | R80 |
| Electric motor type | - | - | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 230 V | - | - |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 40 kW 53.6 hp 54.4 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | - | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | - | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | - | 500 - 3590 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco B-mode |
| Additional information | Radar-based recuperation | - | Four levels of regenerative braking - D1 D2 D3 and B D level means no regen is applied Eco mode power - 50 kW Eco mode torque - 167 Nm Eco+ mode power - 40 kW Eco+ mode torque - 133 Nm | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 76.4 mph 123.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.50 s | - | 12.40 s | 12.60 s |
| Additional information | - | Acceleration 0-50 km/h - 4.7 sec | Eco mode top speed - 115 km/h Eco mode 0-100 km/h acceleration - 15 s Eco+ mode top speed - 90 km/h | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | NEDC: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range: 69.0 mi / 111.0 km | WLTP: 70.2 mi / 113.0 km | WLTP: 87.6 mi / 141.0 km | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CMB: 17.6 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 15.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | - | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 6.95 m 22.80 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | - | - | 3.93 |
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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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 Shock absorbers Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone Shock absorbers | - |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | de Dion tube Dependent | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Discs | Drums | Drums |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | 5Jx14 5Jx15 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 165/65R15 185/60R15 | 195/65R15 R 225/40R18 R 225/45R17 R | 165/70R14 165/65R15 | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Accumotive | - | Panasonic-Sanyo | LG Chem |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 17.6 kWh | 17.5 kWh | 18.7 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Number of cells | 96 | - | 204 | - |
| Number of modules | 3 | - | 17 | 8 |
| Voltage | - | 281 V | 374 V | 400 V |
| Weight | - | - | 507.06 lb 230 kg | 363.76 lb 165 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - | - | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -40 °C -40 °F | - | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 50 °C 122 °F | - | - | - |
| Additional information | Beattery heater | - | - | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Wallbox, 4.6 kW Wallbox, 22 kW | DC fast charging 50 kW, 50 kW | Household charging, 2.3 kW Wallbox, 3.6 kW Wallbox, 7.2 kW DC fast charging, 40 kW | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 4.6 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 22 kW | On-board charger, Type 2, 3.7 kW | - | - |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Wallbox 22 kW, 0:48 Wallbox 4.6 kW, 3:50 | DC fast charging 50 kW, 0:21 e.Go Wallbox, 4:44 | DC fast charging, 0:28 Wallbox 7.2 kW, 2:36 Wallbox 3.6 kW, 5:12 Household charging, 8:08 | 22 kW AC charging, 1:00-1:03 11 kW AC charging, 2:00-2:10 7.4 kW AC charging, 2:58-4:00 3.7 kW AC charging, 5:57-8:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Centre console with drawer and double cup holder at front (S) Gearshift lever knob in leather (chrome) (S) Lockable glove compartment (S) Storage compartment in doors, front (S) Storage compartment in tailgate (S) 3-spoke, multi-function steering wheel in leather (S) Acoustic presence indicator at speeds below 17 mph (S) Active Brake Assist (S) Anti-lock Braking System with electronic brake force distribution (S) Breakdown kit with air compressor and sealant (S) Central locking with radio remote control, visual locking-verification signal (S) Crash sensor for activation of hazard warning lights (S) Crosswind Assist (S) Cruise control with limiter (S) Electronic Stability Programme (S) Front airbags for the driver and front passenger (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Knee airbag for the driver (S) Lane Keeping Assist with acoustic and visual warning (S) Seat belt reminder warning (S) Three-point seat belts with belt tensioners and belt force limiters (S) Tridion safety cell (S) Two pelvis/thorax bags in the backrests of the seats (S) Tyre pressure monitoring system (S) Window airbags (S) 12 volt socket with cover (S) 7-inch multi-touch infotainment display (O) Dashboard Instrument panel (S) Digital Radio (S) Instrument cluster with a 3.5-inch TFT colour display (S) MirrorLink (O) smart Media-System (O) Exterior temperature indicator with frost warning (S) Pre-entry climate control (S) Front passenger seat with through-loading function (fully folding backrest) (S) Heated seats (O) Heated multi-function steering wheel (O) Height-adjustable steering column (O) Comfort windscreen wipers with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/wash function (S) Driver's door mirrors electrically adjustable and heated (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Heated rear window (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (S) Solid roof with fabric lining in black (S) Sun visors for driver and front passenger with vanity mirrors (S) H4 halogen headlamps with integrated LED daytime driving lights (S) Headlamp range adjustment, manual (S) Reading light for driver and front passenger (S) Third brake light featuring LED technology (S) Fabric (S) Leather (O) | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with built-in brake assist (S) Driver and passenger airbags (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) Front and rear parking assistance (O) Hill start assist (S) Hydraulic braking assistance (S) ISOFIX child seat attachment for front passenger seat and rear seats (S) Side airbags (S) Tyre repair kit, first-aid kit, safety vest, warning triangle (O) 12V power outlet (S) 6.75-inch touch-screen (S) Built in FM radio, Apple Carplay, Android Auto (S) e.GO Infotainment system (O) Smartphone holder with USB port (S) 4 x speakers Air-conditioning (O) Electric heater (O) Manually adjustable seats for driver and front passenger (S) Reversible rear seats (O) Seat heating for driver and front passenger (S) Electric windows (O) Heated windscreen and rear window heating (S) Windscreen wipers with built-in rain sensor (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Fog lights (S) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (S) Cloth (S) | City emergency braking (S) Combined front and side curtain airbags (S) Cruise control (S) Eectronic stability control (S) Front airbag for driver and front passenger (S) Front airbags for driver and passenger (S) Immobilizer (S) ParkPilot (O) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (O) Side airbags for driver and front passenger (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 5-inch touchscreen (S) maps+more system with navigation, Bluetooth, multimedia (S) RCD 215 radio, CD and MP3 player (S) 6 x speakers (S) Volkswagen Car-Net with a 3-year subscription (S) Climatronic (S) Asymmetrically folding 2-seat rear bench (S) Heated front seats (S) Height-adjustable driving seat (S) 3-spoke leather steering wheel (S) Power windows for driver and front passenger (S) Tinted rear windows (S) Heated side mirrors (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headlights (S) LED daytime running lights (S) Cloth (S) | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform. | Volkswagen e-Up! gets minor improvements in features and remains largely unchanged for the following 2018 and 2019 model years with updated (WLTP) efficiency and range in 2019. | - |
| 2020 smart EQ fortwo coupé | 2019 e.GO Life 40 | 2019 Volkswagen e-up! | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen |