Ford Ka

The Ford Ka model 2009 is for sale from € 10,015 with petrol engine of 69 hp and from € 11,565 with 75 hp diesel engine (all prices). The average fuel consumption 5.1 l/100 km, while the Diesel spends 4.2 litres/100 km.

Given this difference in price and consumption, and given the current price of fuel for the diesel version starts to offset that economically there is many kilometers (calculator-Diesel Fuel).

We tested the in-depth version of the Ka Gasoline. It's nice to drive and has good throttle response, although his earning capacity is not great speed for power. According to our measurements (and according to official data), is slower than a Fiat 500 with the same engine. Fuel consumption we measured was moderate.

Ford Ka. Model 2009El Ka 1.2 69 CV has a starting price higher than a Citroën C2 and a Nissan Micra, but the relationship between price and equipment is superior. The Ford Ka is the only one that has air conditioning as standard. By adding this element to rivals above, none is more economical.

The Ford Ka may have stability control, optional. Versions of the Citroën C2 that may have this element are much more expensive. The Nissan Micra has neither option in this very important element of security.

In equal equipment and engine, the Ka is significantly more affordable than the Fiat 500 (comparative).

The utility has a Ford reactions road better than most comparable car, only Renault Twingo seems equally satisfactory. The Fiat 500 is less stable on the road quickly, although it is mechanically the same car that the Ford.
The biggest drawback of KA is on the carrier. Its driving position can be uncomfortable for tall people (and resposapiés the pedals are very close to the driver, forcing the lead very bent knees). The seats and driving position of a KIA Picanto or a Citroën C2 are better. Another drawback is the body of the Ka in the rear seats, which are closely spaced. They do not have resposacabezas series. The stereo controls are difficult to handle.

The trunk has a large volume (224 l), taking into account the size exterior.

Ford Ka. 2009Otros data model

For now, Ford has not confirmed whether there will be a version of the Ka 'ST' (high performance, which could lead the engine of the Abarth 500) or a cabriolet version (such as Fiat 500C). Yes, we have confirmed that there will be a diesel version 'Econetic (with some changes to achieve a very low consumption).

The Ka-2009 is structurally the same car the Fiat 500 (which in turn is based on the Fiat Panda). Shared platform, engines and various items, such as climate controls, with the 500. However, it also has significant mechanical changes (especially in the suspension).

The Ka measured 3.62 m long, 1.66 m wide and 1.51 m high. It is 7 cm longer than the 500, due to differences in the length of cantilever (the wheelbase is the same, 2.3 m).