2012 Renault Twingo vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2012 Renault Twingo and 2012 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Renault Twingo. (133 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1165 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Twingo. (160 Nm @ 440 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Twingo. 2012 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Twingo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Renault Twingo | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Twingo | Carnival |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 440 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |