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Ford KA III 1.0 TiVCT 12V (85 Hp)
Overall Rating
Ford KA:
The Ford Ka is a small car which was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1996 to 2021 over three generations. It entered its second generation in 2008, produced by Fiat in Tychy, Poland. A third generation was introduced in 2014. The first two generations have been described as city cars, whilst the third generation has been called a subcompact car.
The first two generations have a three-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also having a two-door convertible version that was marketed as the StreetKa and a sporty hatch version, the SportKa. The third generation was produced as a five-door hatchback and as a four-door sedan. It was initially only available in Brazil, and later was introduced in India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, South Africa , Argentina, and Poland. European sales ended in 2020, and in 2021 was taken out of production in Brazil....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III Overview:
Ford KA (III). With 105 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1022 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Ford KA III (Ka+) achieved a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2017, indicating a reasonable level of protection for adult occupants but with areas for improvement in safety assist systems.
1.0 TiVCT 12V (85 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A slight power bump makes it a bit more capable than the 80 Hp version, still primarily for city use but with improved responsiveness.
Fuel Economy
Very good fuel economy, making it an excellent choice for daily commuting and minimizing running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Good fuel economy from 1.0L engines
- • Spacious interior for its class
- • Practical sedan body style
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
- • Reliable naturally aspirated engines
Cons:
- • Modest performance, especially on highways
- • Basic interior materials
- • Limited advanced safety features
- • 3-star Euro NCAP rating
- • Not available in all markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 2009 - 2016).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | KA |
| Generation: | III |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 TiVCT 12V (85 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 85 Hp @ 6300-6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 85.3 Hp/l [634mm more] |
| Torque: | 105 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 997 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, Ti-VCT |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 71.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 81.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 12:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6900 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / Ethanol - E85 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12 kg/Hp, 83.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.7 kg/Nm, 102.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1022 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 438 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51.6 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4254 mm mm [634mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [37mm more] |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm [46mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2491 mm mm [191mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1911 mm |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1460 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14; 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 5.5J x 14; 6.0J x 15 |
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