Renault Twingo III

Renault Twingo III
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Technical data
ManufacturerRenault
Body typeCity car

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Renault Twingo III (from registration data). 6 variants.

Engine variants for Renault Twingo III
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
0.9 l Β· 3-cyl––167 km/h––
1.0 l Β· 3-cyl––159 km/h––
1.1 l Β· 4-cyl––167 km/h––
1.2 l Β· 4-cyl––150 km/h––
1.5 l Β· 4-cyl––173 km/h––
1.6 l Β· 4-cyl––201 km/h––

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 78% of Renault Twingo IIIs pass their MOT test first time, based on 11,534 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data β€” not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Renault Twingo III. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (Portugal)

    The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2021-11-26

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (France)

    The covering of the spoiler might come loose and pieces of the tailgate glass may detach while driving.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2017-04-07

  • Passenger carEU Β· Safety Gate (France)

    Due to possible breaking of the welds, there is a risk of the outer covering of the bonnet detaching while driving.

    EU Safety Gate Β· alerted 2017-04-07

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Renault recalls.