Ford KA 2008 vs Renault Twingo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 107 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 6 HP less power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Renault Twingo. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Twingo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford KA is 7 cm shorter than the Renault Twingo, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford KA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 165 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
710 litres | 959 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Renault Twingo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 249 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`320 kg | 1`360 kg | |
| Net weight: | 940 kg | 950 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 380 kg | 410 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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