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Twingo
1996 Renault Twingo
France
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Renault
Model
Twingo
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
60 hp
Power (kW)
44 kW
Torque
93 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Top speed
150 km/h
(93 mph)
0–60 mph
13.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
14.4 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
3,433 mm
(135.2 in)
Width
1,630 mm
(64.2 in)
Height
1,423 mm
(56.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,347 mm
(92.4 in)
Curb weight
815 kg
(1,797 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,250 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
1,149 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
3.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
69 mm
(2.7 in)
Stroke
76.8 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
9.6 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic
Manual, 5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
7.5 – 8.9 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.1 – 6 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.1 – 6.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
143 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,416 mm
(55.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,374 mm
(54.1 in)
Overhang, Front
600 mm
(23.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
486 mm
(19.1 in)
Turning Circle
9.7 m
Ground Clearance
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Flush Rails (Closed Rails)
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
168 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,096 litres
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,125 mm
(44.3 in)
Opening Width (at roof)
1,060 mm
(41.7 in)
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Pillar
B-Pillar, Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
City Car
Renault
435 vehicles
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
964 mm
(38.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,170 kg
(2,579 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
450 kg
(992 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
445 kg
(981 lb)
Cargo Capacity
355 kg
(783 lb)
Max Roof Load
50 kg
(110 lb)
Colour
Black
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
100
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
60.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Height
676 mm
(26.6 in)
Sill Height
430 mm
(16.9 in)
Australian Classification
Microcar
European Segment
A-Segment
Car.info Classification
Mini Car
Twingo
Model
4 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Twingo Standard
1993–2026
Twingo Hatchback Generations
1 of 9
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I
1993–1997
Year
1996
Powertrain
1.2
Horsepower
60 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Semi-automatic | Manual, 5-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Gasoline
