Ford KA 2008 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Ford KA is more dynamic to drive. Ford KA engine produces 1 HP more power than Chevrolet Spark, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Thanks to more power Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 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 | |
| 790 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford KA is 2 cm shorter than the Chevrolet Spark, 6 cm wider, while the height of Ford KA is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 170 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | no data | |
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Ford KA has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford KA has 54 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Spark. The Chevrolet Spark may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 0.7 metres less than that of the Chevrolet Spark, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`320 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 2800 | 2600 | |
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