Kia Picanto 2011 vs Renault Twingo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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 | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive. Kia Picanto engine produces 25 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Picanto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Picanto consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 560 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10, Kia RIO | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Clio, Renault Kangoo | |
| 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 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`330 | 1`345 | |
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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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