Ford KA 2008 vs Ford KA 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Ford KA 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Ford KA 2008 engine produces 9 HP more power than Ford KA 1997, but torque is 3 NM less than Ford KA 1997. Thanks to more power Ford KA 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA 2008 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 1997, which means that by driving the Ford KA 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA 2008 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.37 m | |
| Ford KA 2008 and Ford KA 1997 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 224 litres | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
710 litres | 724 litres | |
| Ford KA 2008 has 38 litres more trunk space than the Ford KA 1997. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford KA 1997 (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA 2008 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford KA 1997, which means Ford KA 2008 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`265 | |
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| Quality: | Ford KA 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA 1997 has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Ford KA 2008, so Ford KA 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 800 | |
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