Ford KA 1997 vs Hyundai Coupe 1997
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 54 HP less power than Hyundai Coupe, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Hyundai Coupe. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 9.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that by driving the Ford KA 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 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Used also on Hyundai Lantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai Coupe engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.31 m | |
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Ford KA is smaller, but higher. Ford KA is 72 cm shorter than the Hyundai Coupe, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Ford KA is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | 362 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 1.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Coupe, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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