Comparison between:
- 2020 Volkswagen e-up!
- 2022 Dacia Spring Electric
- 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 Volkswagen e-up! | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen | |
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| Model alias | - | - | Twingo Z.E. |
| Trim | - | - | Zen |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2022 (MY22) | 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 | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | Steel Carbon-fiber | Steel | - |
| Exterior colors | Red Black Pearl Pure White Teal Blue Honey Yellow Metallic Costa Azul Metallic Dark Silver Metallic | White Grey | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star |
| Interior colors | Black Cube Shark Skin | Grey | - |
| Number of doors | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 141.7 in 3600 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 142.3 in 3615 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1645 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 64.8 in 1646 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 75.2 in 1910 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | - |
| Height | 58.7 in 1492 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 60.7 in 1541 mm |
| Wheelbase | 95.2 in 2417 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 98.1 in 2492 mm |
| Front track | 56.2 in 1428 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 57.2 in 1452 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1424 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 56.1 in 1425 mm |
| Clearance | 5.3 in 135 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | - | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.1 in 993 mm | 35.3 in 896 mm | 35.7 in 908 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 947 mm | 33.2 in 843 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 | 49.2 in 1250 mm | 53.6 in 1362 mm |
| Rear hip room | 54.6 in 1388 mm | 48.5 in 1231 mm | 52.2 in 1325 mm |
| Front legroom | 39.7 in 1009 mm | - | - |
| Rear legroom | 31.2 in 793 mm | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 251.0 l 8.86 ft3 0.25 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 923.0 l 32.60 ft3 0.92 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2709.48 lb 1229 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2597.05 lb 1178 kg |
| Payload | 663.59 lb 301 kg | - | 771.62 lb 350 kg |
| GVWR | 3373.07 lb 1530 kg | - | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.308 Cd | - | 0.68 Cd |
| Additional information | Trunk volumes are measured according to the VDA standards. | Luggage space follows VDA norms | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | - | Renault |
| Model | - | Electric 45 | R80 |
| 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 | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3000 - 12000 rpm | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 3950 - 11450 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3000 rpm | 0 - 2521 rpm | 500 - 3590 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Eco+ Normal | Eco | Eco B-mode |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 61 kW 81.8 hp 82.9 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 210 Nm 21.4 kgm 154.9 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.90 s | 19.10 s | 12.60 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CMB: 161.6 mi / 260.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km WLTP, CMB: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 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: 12.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 16.3 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 | 9.8 m 32.15 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 8.6 m 28.22 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 3.44 | 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 |
| 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 Double wishbone Shock absorbers | Independent MacPherson strut Double wishbone | - |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | - | 9.4 in 238 mm | 11.0 in 280 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 0.7 in 17 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Drums |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 5Jx15 5Jx16 | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | - | 160/70R14 | 165/65R15 81T 185/60R15 84T |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 32.3 kWh | - | 21.3 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 36.8 kWh | - | 22 kWh |
| Battery capacity | - | 26.8 kWh | - |
| Manufacturer | - | - | LG Chem |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Number of cells | 168 | 72 | - |
| Number of modules | - | 12 | 8 |
| Battery voltage | - | 262.8 V | 400 V |
| Energy density | - | 148.5 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 546.75 lb 248 kg | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 363.76 lb 165 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | - | - | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 2.3 kW AC 7.2 kW DC 40 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW AC 11 kW AC 22 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 40 kW, 0:49-1:00 AC 7.2 kW, 4:30-5:34 AC 2.3 kW, 14:03-17:24 | AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 | 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 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 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) Speed limiter (S) Tire pressure monitor (S) Tire repair kit (S) 3.5-inch instrument cluster (S) Android AUto and Apple CarPlay (S) Bluetooth and DAB (S) 2 x speakers front (S) USB (S) Manual (S) Heated rear window (S) Power-adjustable windows (S) Rear window defogger (S) Manually adjustable side mirrors (S) Automatic headplight activation (S) LDR DRLs (S) LED headlights (S) | - |
| 2020 Volkswagen e-up! | 2022 Dacia Spring Electric | 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Zen |