Chevrolet Spark 2013 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford KA is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Spark engine produces 1 HP less power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Ford KA. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Spark reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
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 | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 |
873 litres | 710 litres | |
| 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chevrolet Spark (by 163 litres). | |||
| 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`355 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Chevrolet Spark has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3000 | |
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