Diesel and petrol · 1998–2004
Ford Ka
MPG, running costs and specs for the Ford Ka. By the official figures, the 2004 gets 30 mpg, about $1,974 a year in the US.

- MPG
- 30 mpg
- 2004 official · 7.9 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,974
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 267 miles
- 34 L tank
- Seats
- 4
What a Ka costs to run
At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $14.62 per 100 miles | $1,974 |
| 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 |
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 MPG does the Ford Ka get?
The 2004 Ford Ka gets 30 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (7.9 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Ford Ka cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,974 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a Ford Ka go on a full tank?
About 267 miles (430 km) from its 34 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the Ford Ka's trunk?
224 L, for the 1.2 hatchback.
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