Comparison between:
- 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life
- 2020 smart EQ fortwo cabrio
- 2021 Dacia Spring Electric
- 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh
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 | 2020 smart EQ fortwo cabrio | 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh | |
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| Model alias | Twingo Z.E. | - | - | - |
| Trim | Life | - | - | 22 kWh |
| Model year | 2020 (MY20) | 2020 (MY20) | 2021 (MY21) | 2014 (MY14) |
| Market | Europe | Europe | Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | GBP 22,980 (UK, Oct 2019) | - | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Hatchback |
| Materials | - | High-strength steel | Steel | Carbon fiber reinforced polymer Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Crystal White Quartz White Yellow Mango Red Flame Blue Dragee Green Pistachio Lunar Gray Black Star | White Black Carmine Red Gold Beige Lime Green Cool Silver Lava Orange Midnight Blue Moon White Titania Grey Graphite Grey | White Grey | Ionic Silver Metallic Capparis White Laurel Gray Metallic Andesite Silver Metallic Solar Orange Metallic Arravani Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Red Yellow | Black Black/Blue Black/Grey | Grey | Carum Spice Gray (Mega and Giga World trims) Cassia (Giga World trim) Dalberghia Brown (Tera World trim) |
| Number of doors | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 142.3 in 3615 mm | 106.1 in 2695 mm | 147.0 in 3734 mm | 157.4 in 3999 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in 1646 mm | 65.5 in 1663 mm | 63.9 in 1622 mm | 69.9 in 1775 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 74.5 in 1893 mm | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 80.2 in 2037 mm |
| Height | 60.7 in 1541 mm | 61.2 in 1555 mm | 59.7 in 1516 mm | 62.1 in 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | 98.1 in 2492 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm | 95.4 in 2423 mm | 101.2 in 2570 mm |
| Front track | 57.2 in 1452 mm | 57.8 in 1469 mm | 54.5 in 1385 mm | 61.9 in 1572 mm |
| Rear track | 56.1 in 1425 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 53.7 in 1365 mm | 61.3 in 1557 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.4 in 113 mm | 4.7 in 120 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Minimum clearance | 6.7 in 170 mm | - | - | - |
| Front headroom | 35.7 in 908 mm | - | 35.3 in 896 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 33.7 in 855 mm | - | 33.2 in 843 mm | 37.2 in 945 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 52.0 in 1321 mm | - | - | 53.6 in 1361 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 50.6 in 1284 mm | - | - | 49.2 in 1250 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 | - |
| Front legroom | - | - | - | 40.5 in 1029 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | - | - | 31.9 in 810 mm |
| Trunk volume | 240.0 l 8.48 ft3 0.24 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 | 270.0 l 9.53 ft3 0.27 m3 | 260.0 l 9.18 ft3 0.26 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 980.0 l 34.61 ft3 0.98 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 620.0 l 21.90 ft3 0.62 m3 | 1100.0 l 38.85 ft3 1.10 m3 |
| Curb weight | 2451.54 lb 1112 kg | 2458.15 lb 1115 kg | 2138.48 lb 970 kg | 2634.52 lb 1195 kg |
| Payload | 917.12 lb 416 kg | 451.95 lb 205 kg | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 3368.66 lb 1528 kg | 2910.1 lb 1320 kg | - | 3571.49 lb 1620 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.68 Cd | - | - | 0.29 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Luggage space follows VDA norms | Curb weight with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1270 kg GVWR with a 75 kg passenger (EU norms) - 1695 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Renault | - | - | BMW |
| Model | R80 | - | Electric 45 | - |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Power | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 3950 - 11450 rpm | - | 2521 - 8200 rpm | 4800 rpm |
| Torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 500 - 3590 rpm | - | 0 - 2521 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco B-mode | - | Eco | Comfort Eco Pro Eco Pro+ |
| Additional information | - | Radar-based recuperation | - | - |
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 | 60 kW 80.5 hp 81.6 ps | 33 kW 44.3 hp 44.9 ps | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 160 Nm 16.3 kgm 118.0 ft-lb | 125 Nm 12.7 kgm 92.2 ft-lb | 250 Nm 25.5 kgm 184.4 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 83.9 mph 135.0 km/h | 80.8 mph 130.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h | 77.7 mph 125.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 12.90 s | 11.50 s | 19.10 s | 7.20 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | - | - | 6.90 s |
| Additional information | - | - | - | Eco Pro+ mode top speed - 90 km/h |
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 | NEDC, CMB: 98.8 mi / 159.0 km Real range, CMB: 68.4 mi / 110.0 km | WLTP, CTY: 189.5 mi / 305.0 km WLTP, CMB: 142.9 mi / 230.0 km | NEDC, CMB: 118.1 mi / 190.0 km EPA, CMB: 80.8 mi / 130.0 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: 17.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CTY: 10 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 13.9 kWh/100 km | NEDC, CMB: 12.9 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 25 kWh/100 mi EPA, CTY: 137 MPGe EPA, CMB: 27 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 124 MPGe EPA, HWY: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 111 MPGe |
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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 8.6 m 28.22 ft | 6.95 m 22.80 ft | 9.5 m 31.17 ft | 9.86 m 32.35 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 | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | - | - | 9.665 |
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 Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | - | Semi-independent Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Coil springs (helical springs) Shock absorbers | Multi-link Independent Coil springs (helical springs) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 11.0 in 280 mm | - | 9.4 in 238 mm | - |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | - | 0.7 in 17 mm | - |
| Rear brakes | Drums | Drums | Drums | Ventilated discs |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - | - | 5Jx19 5.5Jx19 5Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 185/50R16 81H 205/45R16 83H | 165/65R15 185/60R15 | 160/70R14 | 155/70R19 155/70R19 84Q 175/60R19 155/60R20 175/55R20 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | 21.3 kWh | - | - | 18.8 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | 22 kWh | - | - | 22 kWh |
| Battery capacity | - | 17.6 kWh | 26.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | - | - | - | 60 Ah |
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | Deutsche Accumotive | - | Samsung SDI |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | - | - | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 96 | 72 | 96 |
| Battery cell format | - | - | - | Prismatic |
| Cell configuration | - | - | - | 1p96s 1 cells in parallel 96 cells in series |
| 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 | 3 | 12 | 8 |
| Battery voltage | 400 V | - | 262.8 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | - | 148.5 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 363.76 lb 165 kg | - | 414.47 lb 188 kg | 449.74 lb 204 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | - | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery heater | - | Battery heater AC refrigerant-based cooling system |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -40 °C -40 °F | - | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 50 °C 122 °F | - | - |
| Additional information | - | - | - | NMC333 Estimated volumetric energy density - 449 Wh/L |
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 | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 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 4.6 kW AC 22 kW | AC 6.6 kW DC 30 kW | AC 3.7 kW AC 7.4 kW DC 50 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 | AC 22 kW, 0:48 AC 4.6 kW, 3:50 | AC 6.6 kW, 4:51 | DC 50 kW, 0:22 AC 7.4 kW, 2:59 AC 3.7 kW, 5:57 |
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 tritop black fabric soft top (fully automatic) with glass rear window and headlining (S) Electric windows with convenience feature and obstruction sensor (S) Painted door handles (body colour) (S) Rear window wiper with intermittent wiper control and automatic wipe/washfunction (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) | 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) | Rear cupholders (S) Adaptive Cruise/Speed Control (O) Brake Assist System (S) Collision Warning System (O) Cornering Brake Control (S) Electronic Brake Distribution (S) Electronic hand brake (S) Engine Start Button (S) Front and side airbags (S) Front radar (O) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Immobilizer (S) Low Tire Pressure Indicator (S) Parking distance sensors (O) Parking Distance Sensors, Rear Radar (S) Passenger Assist Handles (S) Rear camera and radar (O) Service Interval Indicator (S) Standard Cruise/Speed Control (S) Theft Deterrent System (S) 12V power outlet (S) 200GB internal HD (O) AM/FM Radio, Digital Radio (S) Bluetooth (S) BMW Apps (O) BMW ConnectedDrive (S) BMW Online with MyInfo (O) Coming Home Device (S) Garage Door Opener (S) Internal HD (S) Keyless entry (S) MP3 Player (O) Multi-funciton touchscreen (O) Navigation (S) Remote Audio Controls (S) Satellite radio (S) 4 x sepakers, standard audio system (S) Smart Card/Key (S) 12 x speakers, 360 watt, Harmon/Kardon Premium Sound (O) Telematics (S) Trip computer (S) Voice-activating system (O) Wide Screen Navigation System, with Internal HD and Traffic Info (O) Climate control (S) Remote control (S) Ventilation System (S) Head Restraints (S) Heated front seats (O) Isofix Preparation (S) Leather-trimmed, tilt telescoping (S) Door Entry Light (S) Power Locks (S) Power Locks, With Passive Access (Card Key) (S) Power windows (S) Remote Trunk/Hatch Release (S) Sunroof (S) Tinted glass windows (S) Zone-tinted windshield with wipers (S) Automatic rear-view mirror (S) Body-color driver and passenger power side mirrors with turn signals (S) Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror (S) Memory adjustment (S) Headlight Control (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Cargo Area Cover (S) Leather (S) Leather and wool cloth (S) Sensatec and sustainable cloth (S) |
| 2020 Renault Twingo Electric Life | 2020 smart EQ fortwo cabrio | 2021 Dacia Spring Electric | 2014 BMW i3 22 kWh |