Kia Picanto SA or Renault Twingo I?

2004–2011 vs 1993–2007 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Twingo I 3,435 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Picanto SA 157 l, Twingo I 168 l.
Lowest consumption: Picanto SA 4.4 l/100 km, Twingo I 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: Picanto SA 45–55 kW, Twingo I 40–55 kW.
Standard equipment: Picanto SA 18 items (LX), Twingo I 10 items (Twingo).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Picanto SA2004–2011 · 4 engines · LX, EX, Classic, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Twingo I1993–2007 · 6 engines · Twingo, Pack, Initiale, AlizeSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Picanto SA2004–2011no listings	Renault Twingo I1993–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,495 mm–3,535 mm	Length3,433 mm–3,435 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm	Width1,630 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm	Height1,423 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,370 mm	Wheelbase2,345 mm–2,347 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume157 l	Trunk volume168 l
Curb weight	Curb weight880 kg–1,015 kg	Curb weight790 kg–880 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2004–2011	Production years1993–2007
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines6
Power	Power45–55 kW (61–75 hp)	Power40–55 kW (54–75 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.1	Displacement (l)1.1–1.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.1 CRDi	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.2 16V
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h13.5 s · 1.1 CRDi	Best 0–100 km/h12 s · 1.2 16V
Top speed	Top speed160 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Twingo
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim18 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · Twingo
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · EX	Items in the top trim25 · Privilege
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows—	Tinted Windows✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Picanto SA or Renault Twingo I?

Length: Kia Picanto SA 3,535 mm, Renault Twingo I 3,435 mm (a 100 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,370 vs 2,347 mm. Boot: 157 vs 168 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Picanto SA or Renault Twingo I?

The most frugal Kia Picanto SA uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.1 CRDi); the most frugal Renault Twingo I 5.8 l/100 km (1.2 16V).

Which is more powerful — Kia Picanto SA or Renault Twingo I?

The strongest Kia Picanto SA makes 55 kW (75 hp) (1.1 CRDi); the strongest Renault Twingo I 55 kW (75 hp) (1.2 16V).

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