Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Ford KA 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | 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. 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: | 3.61 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.37 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 1 cm shorter than the Ford KA, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 724 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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