Ford KA 1997 vs Hyundai Atos 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 60 HP | 63 HP | |
Torque: | 105 NM | 97 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 15.2 seconds | |
Hyundai Atos is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 3 HP less power than Hyundai Atos, but torque is 8 NM more than Hyundai Atos. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
The Hyundai Atos is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Atos. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
610 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 350'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Used also on Hyundai Getz | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Atos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 3.62 m | 3.56 m | |
Width: | 1.63 m | 1.52 m | |
Height: | 1.37 m | 1.57 m | |
Ford KA is larger, but lower. Ford KA is 6 cm longer than the Hyundai Atos, 11 cm wider, while the height of Ford KA is 20 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | 220 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | no data | |
Hyundai Atos has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford KA has 34 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Atos. This could mean that the Ford KA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 1`400 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | low | below average | |
Hyundai Atos has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Hyundai Atos, so Hyundai Atos quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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