Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 12 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.64 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.51 m | |
| Chevrolet Spark is 2 cm longer than the Ford KA, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Spark is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 170 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 710 litres | |
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Ford KA has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Chevrolet Spark has 54 litres less trunk space than the Ford KA. This could mean that the Chevrolet Spark uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Spark is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Chevrolet Spark can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`360 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 2200 | |
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