Ford KA 2008 vs Renault Twingo 2007

 
Ford KA
2008 - 2015
Renault Twingo
2007 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.1 Petrol

Performance

Power: 69 HP75 HP
Torque: 102 NM107 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 seconds12 seconds
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 1.1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.15.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.3 l/100km5.9 l/100km
By specification Ford KA consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford KA consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo.
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres40 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 680 km in combined cycle700 km in combined cycle
790 km on highway830 km on highway
550 km with real consumption670 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 3.62 m3.60 m
Width: 1.66 m1.65 m
Height: 1.51 m1.47 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 litres230 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
710 litres959 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 meters10.6 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 steeringHydraulic 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`3201`375
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 (€): 28002000
Pros and Cons: Ford KA has
  • better manoeuvrability
  • electric power steering
  • fewer faults
Renault Twingo has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
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