Chevrolet Spark 2010 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Chevrolet Spark) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford KA) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 81 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 111 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 6 HP more power than Ford KA, but torque is 34 NM less than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Spark consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Spark could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Spark consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford KA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`415 | |
| 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 (€): | 2600 | 2800 | |
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