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Verdict
Small city car with a rear-mounted engine and 4 seats, rated 4 stars by Euro NCAP in 2014. The naturally aspirated SCe versions with a manual gearbox are the most trouble-free choice according to Car Verif; the 0.9 TCe concentrates the most serious problems (thermostat, turbo, lambda sensors) according to Fiches-auto. On the Twingo Electric, test the charging and the 12 V battery.
- Reliability
- 3.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €5,890 – €12,299
- Monthly cost
- €296
- Euro NCAP
- 4/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: SCe 70, SCe 65, SCe 75.
SCe 70
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 70 hp · 4.5 L/100 km · 105 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Pre-2019 facelift version: 999 cm³ naturally aspirated three-cylinder 1.0, manual gearbox (Fiches-auto).
Engine: Renault 1.0 SCe (naturally aspirated three-cylinder)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice
TCe 90
Petrol · Manual · 90 hp · Crit'Air 1
0.9 turbo three-cylinder with 90 hp and 135 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8 s (Fiches-auto). Replaced by the TCe 95 at the 2019 facelift.
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
TCe 90 EDC
Petrol · Automatic · 90 hp · Crit'Air 1
The TCe 90 was the only engine available with the 6-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox (Caradisiac). Car Verif advises a cold test drive and repair invoices for this version.
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
TCe 110 GT
Petrol · Manual · 110 hp · Crit'Air 1
Twingo GT launched at the end of 2016: 0.9 TCe increased to 110 hp and 170 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox, 0 to 100 km/h in 9.6 s. It disappeared with the 2019 facelift.
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
SCe 65
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 65 hp · Crit'Air 1
Naturally aspirated three-cylinder 1.0 with manual gearbox, reserved for the entry level after the 2019 facelift. It was the only combustion engine left in the range from autumn 2020 (Planète Renault).
Engine: Renault 1.0 SCe (naturally aspirated three-cylinder)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice
SCe 75
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 75 hp · Crit'Air 1
Naturally aspirated three-cylinder 1.0 with 75 hp and 92 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox (Fiches-auto). Offered from 2019 to autumn 2020 (Planète Renault).
Engine: Renault 1.0 SCe (naturally aspirated three-cylinder)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice
TCe 95
Petrol · Manual · 95 hp · Crit'Air 1
Evolution of the 0.9 turbo at the 2019 facelift: 95 hp and 135 Nm, 5-speed manual gearbox (Fiches-auto). Removed from the range in autumn 2020 (Planète Renault).
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
TCe 95 EDC
Petrol · Automatic · 95 hp · Crit'Air 1
TCe 95 paired with the 6-speed EDC gearbox, the only engine offered with this gearbox after the facelift (Planète Renault).
Engine: Renault 0.9 TCe (H4Bt)
Verdict on this engine: Good choice, check first
Twingo Electric 82 ch (22 kWh)
Electric · Automatic · 82 hp · Crit'Air green
Launched in 2020: rear-mounted motor of 60 kW (82 hp) and 160 Nm, 22 kWh battery, WLTP range of 190 km. AC charging up to 22 kW, no DC fast charging (EV Market, Rouleur électrique).
Market prices
€5,890 – €12,299
Indicative range: 2015 to 2024, yearly medians of 413 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).
Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Fragile turbo (0.9 TCe)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyFiches-auto describes the 0.9 TCe turbo as fragile. Car Verif advises monitoring the turbo from 60,000 km and ruling out examples showing the "injection fault" message or loss of power.
- Versions
- TCe 90, TCe 90 EDC, TCe 110 GT, TCe 95, TCe 95 EDC
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Timing chain noise
Severity 2/3 · CostlyL'argus reports timing chain noise on the 0.9 TCe and 1.0 SCe. Car Verif advises against an example with a metallic timing noise, especially if it was built before April 2018.
- Versions
- SCe 70, TCe 90, TCe 90 EDC, TCe 110 GT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
AC charging impossible (Twingo Electric)
Severity 2/3 · CostlyThe EV Clinic workshop says it receives more than ten Zoe and Twingo cars a month that no longer charge: the fault can affect the BCB module, the EMC filter or the rotor winding, which makes a partial replacement unreliable. Owners of electric Twingos describe impossible or interrupted charging on the Renault forum, and long workshop stays.
- Versions
- Twingo Electric 82 ch (22 kWh)
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Lambda sensors needing repeated replacement
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingFiches-auto cites the lambda sensors among the weak points of the 0.9 TCe. Owners describe repeated replacements: on a Twingo GT, sensors changed at 6,500 km and then at 11,000 km along with the spark plugs and coils; on an SCe 70, one sensor to be changed roughly every 30,000 km for about 100 euros at a small garage. These are testimonies, with no frequency statistics.
- Versions
- SCe 70, TCe 90, TCe 90 EDC, TCe 110 GT
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Sources
- Fiabilité et pannes de la Renault Twingo 3 — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Avis Renault Twingo 3 0.9 TCe GT 110 ch (2014) — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Avis Renault Twingo 3 1.0 SCe 70 ch de 2017, 63 000 km — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Avis Renault Twingo 3 0.9 TCe 90 ch (2014), 120 000 km — Fiches-auto (new tab)
- Fiabilité du moteur 0.9 TCe — Auto Village (new tab)
- Twingo 3 0.9 TCe 90 ch boîte EDC : pollution et conso excessive (résolu) — Techniconnexion (new tab)
Leaking thermostat or water housing (0.9 TCe)
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingFiches-auto reports a leaking thermostat or water housing on the 0.9 TCe, and Car Verif lists the thermostat valve among the most reported faults on the TCe 90 between 2014 and 2018. Untreated leaks lower the coolant level.
- Versions
- TCe 90, TCe 90 EDC, TCe 110 GT, TCe 95, TCe 95 EDC
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Weak 12 V battery: car will no longer start (Twingo Electric)
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingL'argus lists the 12 V battery among the points to watch on the electric Twingo. On the Renault forum, owners describe a car that refuses to start, with the gearbox in safety mode, or even a charging cable left stuck; replacing the 12 V battery often solved the problem.
- Versions
- Twingo Electric 82 ch (22 kWh)
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Renault Twingo”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €111 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €47 |
| Maintenance | €33 |
| Depreciation | €105 |
| Total per month | €296 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
- Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (petrol)€111
SCe 70 version: combined consumption of 4.5 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.5 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €111
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€47
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€33
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€105
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.
Inspection checklist
Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Start the engine cold and listen to the timing: a metallic noise is a warning sign, especially on a car built before April 2018.
- On a 0.9 TCe: check for coolant leaks, loss of power and the "injection fault" message, and have the fault codes read.
- On an EDC gearbox: cold test drive and ask for repair invoices.
- Have a Renault dealer check, using the serial number, that the recalls have been carried out (including the front shock absorber recall and the EDC gearbox reprogramming).
- Test the R-Link multimedia system and listen to the front suspension on a rough road.
- On a Twingo Electric: test a charge on an AC wallbox and have the 12 V battery checked.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have the lambda sensors, turbo or thermostat already been replaced? Do you have the invoices?
- Have the manufacturer's recalls been carried out in the Renault network?
- For a Twingo Electric: has charging already been a problem, and has the 12 V battery been changed?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Renault Clio
V · since 2019
- Price
- €10,994 – €14,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
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Toyota Yaris
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €15,900 – €22,000
- Reliability
- 5/5
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
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Renault Zoe
I (2012-2024, facelifted in 2019) · 2012–2024
- Price
- €6,000 – €19,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Electric
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Volkswagen Polo
VI · since 2017
- Price
- €10,000 – €20,300
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Dacia Sandero
III · since 2020
- Price
- €10,500 – €15,600
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Renault Twingo III (2014-2024, facelifted in 2019) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Which engine should I choose on a used Twingo 3?
According to Car Verif, the 1.0 SCe with a manual gearbox is the most trouble-free choice, while the 0.9 TCe, especially with the EDC gearbox, calls for a cold test drive and repair invoices. Fiches-auto also judges that the 0.9 TCe concentrates the most serious problems.
What is the boot capacity of the Twingo 3?
188 litres in the normal configuration, 219 litres with the rear bench locked in the upright position, and 980 litres with the rear seats folded (Auto Express, Expert Reviews).
Is the Twingo 3 safe?
It obtained 4 stars out of 5 in the 2014 Euro NCAP crash tests, with 78% for adult occupant protection, 81% for children, 68% for pedestrians and 56% for safety assist. The car tested was a 1.0 five-door.
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