Renault Twingo 2007 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford KA is a more dynamic driving. Renault Twingo engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Ford KA. Due to the lower power, Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Twingo could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 640 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.60 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 2 cm shorter than the Ford KA, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Twingo is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 230 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
959 litres | 710 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 6 litres more trunk space than the Ford KA. The Ford KA may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Twingo (by 249 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 1.3 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Renault Twingo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`345 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Twingo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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