Hyundai Coupe 1997 vs Ford KA 1997
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Coupe is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Coupe engine produces 54 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Hyundai Coupe reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 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 1.6 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 240 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: | 660 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
| 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 |
362 litres | 724 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Coupe is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Hyundai Coupe can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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