Global EV Comparison: Renault Twingo Z.E. Base vs Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) for as low as €9950, while the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) was never offered for sale in Europe.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Years of Production 2020-2024 2009-2012
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Slovenia France
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU USA
Price Europe (Used) €9950 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 5 3.4

Range and Efficiency

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 101 km
Range (WLTP) 190 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 162 km 99 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 23 kWh 16.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 21.3 kWh 15.7 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 13.1 kWh/100 km 15.9 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.61 km/kWh 6.31 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 5

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

Neither model supports DC fast charging.

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 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) is limited to 3.3 kW.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 3.3 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC) - Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Type 2 (Mennekes) Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Score 5.7 1.9

Performance

Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.

Although the Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) has more power, the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Drive Type RWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 60 kW 30 kW
Motor Power (hp) 80 hp 40 hp
Motor Torque 160 Nm 120 Nm
0-100 km/h 12.6 s 11.5 s
Top Speed 135 km/h 100 km/h
Performance Score 1.7 1.5

Dimensions

The Renault Twingo Z.E. (2020-2024) is longer and wider, but about the same height as the Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe (2009-2012).

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

Property Renault Twingo Z.E. Base Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Length 3615 mm 2695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 1875 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1646 mm 1559 mm
Height 1541 mm 1565 mm
Wheelbase 2492 mm 1867 mm

Cargo and Towing

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 Smart Electric Drive fortwo coupe
Number of Seats 4 2
Curb Weight 1112 kg 900 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 188 l 220 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 980 l - Cargo Volume (Max)
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 3.9 4
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