2006 Renault Twingo vs. 2005 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Renault Twingo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Picanto (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Twingo weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Kia Picanto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Picanto (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo. 2005 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Twingo | 2005 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Twingo | Picanto |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |