Ford KA 1997 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford KA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Yaris) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA could require 345 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 970 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.50 m | |
| Ford KA is 1 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Ford KA is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | 950 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford KA has 119 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Ford KA uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 226 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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