Ford KA 2008 vs Citroen C2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Citroen C2 is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 41 HP less power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Citroen C2. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that by driving the Ford KA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C2 2008 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Citroen C2 2008 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
| Ford KA is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C2, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford KA is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 193 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 879 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Ford KA has 31 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C2. The Citroen C2 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C2 (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 1.4 metres less than that of the Citroen C2, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`320 | 1`425 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| 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 (€): | 3000 | 1600 | |
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