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Ford KA III 1.5 16V (105 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 143 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1048 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.
1.5 16V (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for city and light highway use, offering reasonable acceleration for its class without being sporty.
Fuel Economy
Expected to be moderate, not class-leading but acceptable for a naturally aspirated 1.5L engine.
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): | 1.5 16V (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2018 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l [634mm more] |
| Torque: | 143 Nm @ 4250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Duratec More details about the engine Duratec |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l |
| Coolant: | 5.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 79 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6800 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10 kg/Hp, 100.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 136.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1048 |
| Max. weight: | 1460 |
| Max load: | 412 |
| 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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