Ford KA 2004 vs Ford KA 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 102 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Ford KA 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA 2004 engine produces 9 HP less power than Ford KA 2008, but torque is 3 NM more than Ford KA 2008. Due to the lower power, Ford KA 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA 2004 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA 2004 could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA 2004 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 35 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.62 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.51 m | |
| Ford KA 2004 and Ford KA 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 224 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 710 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA 2004 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford KA 2008, which means Ford KA 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`320 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Ford KA 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA 2004 has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Ford KA 2008, so Ford KA 2008 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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