Renault Twingo 2007 vs Ford KA 1997

 
Renault Twingo
2007 - 2012
Ford KA
1997 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.1 Petrol1.3 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 100 HP60 HP
Torque: 145 NM105 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 seconds15.4 seconds
Renault Twingo is more dynamic to drive.
Renault Twingo engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Renault Twingo reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.96.7
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km6.8 l/100km
By specification Renault Twingo consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Renault Twingo consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA.
Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway760 km on highway
550 km with real consumption610 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 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Renault Clio, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo, Dacia SanderoUsed also on Ford Fiesta
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Twingo might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.60 m3.62 m
Width: 1.65 m1.63 m
Height: 1.47 m1.37 m
Renault Twingo is 2 cm shorter than the Ford KA, 2 cm wider, while the height of Renault Twingo is 10 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 230 litres186 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
959 litres724 litres
Renault Twingo has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Renault Twingo has 44 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 235 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Renault Twingo is 0.8 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 (kg): 1`4101`265
Safety:
Quality:
below average

low
Renault Twingo has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 330 percent more cases than Renault Twingo, so Renault Twingo quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 2000800
Pros and Cons: Renault Twingo has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
Ford KA has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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