Global EV Comparison: Renault Twingo Z.E. Base vs Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh

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General Info

The Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €38490. The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €9950 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Years of Production 2020-2024 2020-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture Slovenia Italy
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €38490
Price Europe (Used) €9950 €16480
GCC Score 5 5

Range and Efficiency

While the Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024).

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 240 km
Range (WLTP) 190 km 310 km
Range (GCC) 162 km 253 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 23 kWh 42 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 21.3 kWh 37.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 13.1 kWh/100 km 14.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.61 km/kWh 6.78 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) can charge at up to 85 kW.

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) is limited to 11 kW.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) 85 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 2 (Mennekes) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.7 4.9

Performance

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) is rear-wheel drive, while the Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Drive Type RWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 60 kW 87 kW
Motor Power (hp) 80 hp 117 hp
Motor Torque 160 Nm 220 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.6 s 9 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 1.7 2.6

Dimensions

The Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh (2020-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024).

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Length 3615 mm 3631 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1875 mm 1900 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1646 mm 1683 mm
Height 1541 mm 1529 mm
Wheelbase 2492 mm 2322 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Fiat 500e Hatchback 42 kWh
Number of Seats 4 4
Curb Weight 1112 kg 1365 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 188 l 185 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 980 l 550 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 3.9 3.8
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