Kia Picanto TA or Renault Twingo II?

2011–2017 vs 2007–2014 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Picanto TA 3,595 mm, Twingo II 3,687 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: Picanto TA 200 l, Twingo II 230 l.
Lowest consumption: Picanto TA 4.2 l/100 km, Twingo II 4 l/100 km.
Power: Picanto TA 49–63 kW, Twingo II 44–98 kW.
Standard equipment: Picanto TA 26 items (LX), Twingo II 14 items (Authentique).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Picanto TA2011–2017 · 6 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Renault Twingo II2007–2014 · 8 engines · Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, AccessSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Picanto TA2011–2017no listings	Renault Twingo II2007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,595 mm	Length3,602 mm–3,687 mm
Width	Width1,595 mm	Width1,654 mm–1,688 mm
Height	Height1,480 mm–1,490 mm	Height1,461 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,385 mm	Wheelbase2,367 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–152 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume180 l–200 l	Trunk volume230 l
Curb weight	Curb weight860 kg–1,010 kg	Curb weight940 kg–1,055 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2011–2017	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines8
Power	Power49–63 kW (67–86 hp)	Power44–98 kW (60–133 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–1.2	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Petrol + LPG	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.0 MPi	Lowest consumption4 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 85
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h11 s · 1.25 MPi	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · RS 1.6 16V 133
Top speed	Top speed173 km/h	Top speed201 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Authentique
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · LX	Items in the base trim14 · Authentique
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · GT-Line	Items in the top trim26 · Initiale
Equipment · Comfort5 · 1
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
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✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
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 · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Picanto TA or Renault Twingo II?

Length: Renault Twingo II 3,687 mm, Kia Picanto TA 3,595 mm (a 92 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,367 vs 2,385 mm. Boot: 230 vs 200 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Picanto TA or Renault Twingo II?

The most frugal Kia Picanto TA uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.0 MPi); the most frugal Renault Twingo II 4 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 85).

Which is more powerful — Kia Picanto TA or Renault Twingo II?

The strongest Kia Picanto TA makes 63 kW (86 hp) (1.25 MPi); the strongest Renault Twingo II 98 kW (133 hp) (RS 1.6 16V 133).

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