Kia Picanto 2015 vs Renault Twingo 2014

 
Kia Picanto
2015 - 2017
Renault Twingo
2014 - 2018
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.2 Petrol1.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 85 HP70 HP
Torque: 120 NM91 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds14.5 seconds
Kia Picanto is more dynamic to drive.
Kia Picanto engine produces 15 HP more power than Renault Twingo, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Renault Twingo. Thanks to more power Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.84.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.2 l/100km6.0 l/100km
By specification Kia Picanto consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Picanto consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Twingo.
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres35 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway940 km on highway
560 km with real consumption580 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km350'000 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: 16 years10 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia RIO, Hyundai i20, Hyundai i10Installed 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: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 3.60 m3.60 m
Width: 1.60 m1.65 m
Height: 1.48 m1.55 m
Kia Picanto and Renault Twingo are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 200 litres219 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
870 litresno data
Kia Picanto has 19 litres less trunk space than the Renault Twingo.
Turning diameter: 9.6 meters8.7 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 0.9 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`4301`360
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

below average
Renault Twingo has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Picanto, so Renault Twingo quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): no data5000
Pros and Cons: Kia Picanto has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
Renault Twingo has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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