Hyundai Coupe 1998 vs Ford KA 1997
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
| Hyundai Coupe engine produces 72 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 61 NM more than Ford KA. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Coupe consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Coupe could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Coupe consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 320'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Lantra | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Coupe might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 4.34 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.37 m | |
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Hyundai Coupe is larger, but lower. Hyundai Coupe is 72 cm longer than the Ford KA, 10 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Coupe is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
360 litres | 724 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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