Ford KA 2018 vs Audi S3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Ford KA) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Audi S3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 310 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 215 HP less power than Audi S3, whereas torque is 165 NM less than Audi S3. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 6.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 7.0 | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford KA consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi S3, which means that by driving the Ford KA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.40 m | |
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Ford KA is smaller, but higher. Ford KA is 38 cm shorter than the Audi S3, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford KA is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 340 litres | |
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Audi S3 has more luggage space. Ford KA has 70 litres less trunk space than the Audi S3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | no data | |
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