Kia Picanto 2017 vs Renault Twingo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 91 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 14 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 580 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Picanto engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Dacia Logan, Dacia Sandero, Smart ForFour | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Picanto 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 2017 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 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 m | 3.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.55 m | |
| Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 255 litres | 219 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Kia Picanto has more luggage capacity. Kia Picanto has 36 litres more trunk space than the Renault Twingo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 8.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.7 metres more than that of the Renault Twingo, which means Kia Picanto can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`360 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Twingo scores higher in safety tests. The Renault Twingo scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Kia Picanto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Renault Twingo, so Kia Picanto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 5200 | |
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