Renault Twingo 2012 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive. Renault Twingo engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Renault Twingo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that by driving the Renault Twingo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Twingo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 550 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.69 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Twingo is 7 cm longer than the Ford KA, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Twingo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
959 litres | 710 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Renault Twingo 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: | 9.9 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`360 kg | 1`320 kg | |
| Net weight: | 950 kg | 940 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 410 kg | 380 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Renault Twingo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3000 | |
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