Ford KA 1997 vs Chevrolet Matiz 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 0.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 51 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 69 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 17 seconds | |
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Ford KA is more dynamic to drive. Ford KA engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Matiz, whereas torque is 36 NM more than Chevrolet Matiz. Thanks to more power Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Matiz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Matiz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Matiz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 38 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.50 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
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Ford KA is larger, but lower. Ford KA is 12 cm longer than the Chevrolet Matiz, 13 cm wider, while the height of Ford KA is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 0.8 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Matiz, which means Ford KA can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 751 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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