Citroen C2 2008 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C2 engine produces 56 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 41 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C2 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford KA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.51 m | |
| Citroen C2 is 5 cm longer than the Ford KA, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 193 litres | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | 710 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Citroen C2 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Ford KA. This could mean that the Citroen C2 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 Citroen C2 (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Citroen C2 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`415 | 1`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Ford KA has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Ford KA, so Ford KA quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2800 | |
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