Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life
- 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Expression
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Expression | |
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| Model alias | Twingo Z.E. | - |
| Trim | Life | Expression |
| Model year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Market | Europe | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | - | Steel |
| Exterior colors | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | Lightnin Gray Kaolin White Cenote Blue Goji Red Magma Black Khaki Lichen |
| Interior colors | Black Red Yellow | Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 69.7 in 1770 mm |
| Height | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm |
| Front track | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.7 in 120 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | - |
| Front headroom | 35.7 in 908 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.7 in 855 mm | 33.2 in 843 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 50.6 in 1284 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 53.6 in 1362 mm | 49.2 in 1250 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.2 in 1325 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm |
| Trunk volume | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2451.54 lb 1112 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg |
| Payload | 917.12 lb 416 kg | - |
| GVWR | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.68 Cd | - |
| Additional information | - | Luggage space follows VDA norms |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | - |
| Model | R80 | Electric 45 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Front |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3950 - 11450 rpm | 2521 - 8200 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 500 - 3590 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco B-mode | Eco |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.90 s | 19.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km | WLTP: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km WLTP: 189.5 mi / 305.0 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, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 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 |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 3.93 | 3.44 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | 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 Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | - | Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums |
| Additional information | Ventilated disks front - 280 mm Drums rear - 9 inches | Front disks - 238 x 17 mm Rear drums - 170 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/50R16 81H 205/45R16 83H | 160/70R14 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 22 kWh | 26.8 kWh |
| Number of cells | - | 72 |
| Number of modules | 8 | 12 |
| Voltage | 400 V | 262.8 V |
| Energy density | - | 148.5 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 363.76 lb 165 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | - |
| Additional information | Usable capacity - 21.3 kWh | - |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | Ac charging, 3.7 kW AC charging, 7.4 kW AC charging, 11 kW AC charging, 22 kW | AC charging, 6.6 kW DC charging, 30 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, 6.6 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | 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 | DC charging, 0:56 AC charging, 4:51 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Orange exteriro package (O) ABS (S) 6 x airbags (S) Automatic Emergency Braking (S) eCall (S) Electronic brakeforce distribution (S) Electronic Stability Control (S) ESP (S) Front collision alert (O) Front radar (S) Height-adjustable front seat belts (S) Hill-star Assist (S) ISOFIX (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rearview camera (S) Spare tire (S) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) 7-inch MediaNav touch display (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (S) Free update for 3 years of cartography (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Western Europe cartography (S) Manual (S) Decorative inserts in gray inside and outside (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Power-adjustable side mirrors in gray (S) Automatic headplight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) |
| 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2023 Dacia Spring Electric Expression |