Ford KA 2008 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Ford KA is more dynamic to drive. Ford KA engine produces 9 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford KA consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Ford KA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford KA consumes 0.1 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 | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford KA is 2 cm longer than the Renault Twingo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford KA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 959 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford KA has 6 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. This could mean that the Ford KA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 249 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 1.3 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`320 | 1`345 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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