Ford KA 2008 vs Chevrolet Spark 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 81 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Spark is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 6 HP less power than Chevrolet Spark, but torque is 34 NM more than Chevrolet Spark. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Spark, which means that by driving the Ford KA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 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 Chevrolet Spark. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford KA gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`415 | 1`360 | |
| 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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