Ford KA 1997 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998

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Ford KA
1997 - 2008
Volkswagen Lupo
1998 - 2005
Gearbox: Manual Manual/Automatic
Ford KA is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Volkswagen Lupo has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Engines: 1.3 (petrol)1.0 - 1.7 (petrol, diesel)

Performance

Power: 50 - 70 HP50 - 125 HP
Torque: 97 - 106 NM86 - 195 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.1 - 17.7 seconds8.5 - 17.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 6.73.0 - 7.5
Ford KA petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Lupo.
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Dimensions

Length: 3.62 m3.53 m
Width: 1.63 m1.64 m
Height: 1.37 m1.46 m
Ford KA is 9 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford KA is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 186 litres130 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
724 litres860 litres
Ford KA has 56 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Lupo (by 136 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Ford KA is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`265~ 1`368
Safety:
Quality:
low

above average
Average price (€): 8001200
Pros and Cons: Ford KA has
  • manual gearbox only
  • only petrol engines available
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Lupo has
  • both manual and automatic
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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