Ford KA 1997 vs Suzuki Ignis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 49 HP less power than Suzuki Ignis, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Suzuki Ignis. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 6.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Ford KA consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis, which means that by driving the Ford KA over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 570 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.52 m | |
| Ford KA and Suzuki Ignis are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
724 litres | no data | |
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Suzuki Ignis has more luggage space. Ford KA has 94 litres less trunk space than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 0.8 metres less than that of the Suzuki Ignis, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`265 kg | 1`340 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 70 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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