Diesel and petrol · 1998–2004
Ford Ka
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Ford Ka. By the official figures, the 2004 uses 7.9 L/100km: 36 mpg UK, 30 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 7.9 L/100km
- 2004 official
- UK mpg
- 36 mpg
- US mpg
- 30 mpg
- On a full tank
- 430 km
- 34 L tank
What a Ka costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.23 per 100 km | $2,555 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $19.08 per 100 km | $2,118 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £22.17 per 100 miles | £1,552 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.62 per 100 miles | $1,974 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Mk2, 2008–2027
Specs for the 1.2 hatchback. Other versions differ; the figures at the top are the most efficient version's.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- Mk2
- Built
- 2008-2016
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,620 mm
- Width
- 1,656 mm
- Height
- 1,504 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,299 mm
- Kerb weight
- 840 kg
- Boot
- 224 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.2 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 51 kW
- Torque
- 102 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.1 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 34 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2008
Mk1, 1996–2007
Specs for the 1.3 hatchback; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Size class
- City
- Generation
- Mk1
- Built
- 1996-2008
- Seats
- 4
- Doors
- 3
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,620 mm
- Width
- 1,638 mm
- Height
- 1,412 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,449 mm
- Kerb weight
- 918 kg
- Boot
- 716 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.3 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 44 kW
- Torque
- 99 Nm
- Gearbox
- 5-speed manual
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.2 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 42 L
- Minimum petrol
- 95 RON
Safety
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★☆☆
- Euro NCAP tested
- 1998
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Petrol | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
Ford Ka questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Ford Ka?
The 2004 Ford Ka uses 7.9 L/100km by its official figures: 36 mpg in UK gallons and 30 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Ka cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,555 in New Zealand, $2,118 in Australia, £1,552 in United Kingdom, $1,974 in United States.
How far does a Ford Ka go on a full tank?
About 430 km (267 miles) from its 34 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Ford Ka's boot?
224 L, for the 1.2 hatchback.
Cars like the Ka
From other makes, closest in what they use.
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