2007 Kia Cerato vs. 2007 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cerato and 2007 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cerato (105 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Renault Twingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cerato weights approximately 406 kg more than 2007 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Cerato (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Twingo. 2007 Kia Cerato has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Cerato will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cerato | 2007 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Cerato | Twingo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |