The Twingo was awarded a four-star Euro NCAP crash safety rating which is on par with most alternatives as only a handful of cars this size have received a maximum five-star rating. The Renaultsport model features more powerful brakes to improve stopping performance plus front and side airbags are fitted as standard along with an electronic stability programme.

Like the standard car the Renaultsport version of the Twingo offers the choice of maximising rear passenger space for one or both occupants, or increasing luggage space. The minimum luggage space available is 165 litres – on a par with a MINI and slightly more than a Toyota Aygo – and this can be increased to 285 litres up to window height with the rear seats slid forward.

This is comparable with a Clio or Vauxhall Corsa. It can be increased to 959 litres up to roof height with both rear seats folded.