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firefly vs Renault Twingo
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
Selected trimE-Tech electric 80hp163 mi · 27.5 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Renault Twingo stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The firefly firefly leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Motorway Rangefirefly
firefly
4.9
Renault
3.8
Familyfirefly
firefly
7.6
Renault
2.2
Chargingfirefly
firefly
6.6
Renault
2.6
Cost Per Mile
firefly
9.4
Renault
9.8
Too close to call
City Driving
firefly
9.2
Renault
9.2
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
firefly
Base
- 42 miles more WLTP range
- 50 kW faster rapid charging
- 45 kW more power
- 4.0s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.9 m tighter turning circle
- 1 more seat
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Official range | 205 miles (better) | 163 miles |
| Boot space | 348 L (better) | 305 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
Size Comparison
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Renault Twingo
Length
firefly4,003mm
Renault Twingo3,789mm-214mm
Width
firefly1,781mm
Renault Twingo1,720mm-61mm
Height
firefly1,557mm
Renault Twingo1,491mm-66mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 3,789 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm | 1,720 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare | 680 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L (better) | 305 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L (better) | 966 L |
| Frunk | 65 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Renault Twingo
- One of 32 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 3.79m-214mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.72m-61mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 1.95m |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.49m-66mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.49m-122mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L (better) | 305L* |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L (better) | 966L |
| Frunk | 65L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | 1,200kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh (better) | 27.5kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi (better) | 163 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
* Renault Twingo: Boot is 305 L with the sliding rear seats fully back, and up to 360 L with them slid forward.
* Renault Twingo: Renault targets a UK starting price below £20,000, with launch in 2027; UK prices and trims are not yet published.
* Renault Twingo: Manufacturer does not publish width without mirrors; figure verified from multiple independent sources.
* Renault Twingo: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
* Renault Twingo: UK charging specification not yet confirmed. In Europe the car charges at 6.6 kW AC as standard, with 11 kW AC and up to 50 kW DC listed by the manufacturer.
* Renault Twingo: Up to 163 miles WLTP, pending final UK homologation.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles (better) | 163 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles (better) | 135 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh (better) | 27.5 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec (better) | 12.1 sec |
| Power | 105 kW (better) | 60 kW |
| Torque | 200 Nm (better) | 175 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and Renault Twingo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 135 miles for the Renault Twingo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The firefly firefly goes roughly 35 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the Renault Twingo?
The Renault Twingo is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 61 mm narrower than the firefly firefly. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 680 mm of total clearance for the Renault Twingo and about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly. The firefly firefly also turns in a 0.9 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the firefly firefly or the Renault Twingo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the firefly firefly and 90% for the Renault Twingo. That gives the Renault Twingo a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Renault Twingo's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the firefly firefly's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .