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Renault Twingo vs Kia EV2 comparison

Compare performance (82 HP vs 147 HP), boot space and price (17,100 £ vs 22,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Twingo or Kia EV2?

Renault Twingo vs Kia EV2: Key differences

Renault Twingo

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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Kia EV2

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Renault Twingo is markedly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Kia EV2 costs 22,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,743 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 15.1 kWh/100km for the Kia EV2. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV2 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 453 km, about 191 km more than the Renault Twingo.

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV2 offers clearly more power – delivering 147 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV2 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.7 s, while the Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV2 delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 75 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Kia EV2 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is markedly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 345 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV2 carries visibly more – 475 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 155 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV2 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Kia EV2

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 135 - 147 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 317 - 453 km
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18 Apr 2026, 11:35:24

A nice little 5‑CV petrol car that, unfortunately, is no longer sold new.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
Price
22,800 - 31,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.1 - 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Electric Range
317 - 453 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,625 kg
Trunk capacity
305 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
301 - 320 kg
Payload
400 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
82 HP
Power HP
135 - 147 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
175 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
60 kW
Power kW
100 - 108 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Renault
Brand
Kia
What drivetrain options does the Renault Twingo have?

The Renault Twingo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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