Kia Picanto 2011 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 15 HP less power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Renault Twingo. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that by driving the Kia Picanto 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, Kia Picanto consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 440 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia Sandero | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Picanto engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Picanto 2011 1.2 engine: Most owners speak positively about this engine. It has a simple and reliable design with no major engineering flaws. The main downsides are noticeable noise, vibrations, and modest power output. With proper ... More about Kia Picanto 2011 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller, but slightly higher. Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 200 litres | 230 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
605 litres | 959 litres | |
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Renault Twingo has more luggage space. Kia Picanto has 30 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 354 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.8 metres less than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`370 | 1`410 | |
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| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Kia Picanto has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Kia Picanto, so Kia Picanto quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 2000 | |
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