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Ford Ka 1.8i 8v Design 3dr: Full Specification

Category: City Cars4 out of 5

Summary of the Ford Ka 1.8i 8v Design 3dr

Price: £7,395

Assets

Sharp drive, supple ride, cute looks.

Drawbacks

Stingy on kit, limited space for adults in rear, lacks charm of Fiat 500.

Verdict

The Ka out-drives the 500, but loses out on value and desirability.

About this manufacturer

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Euro-NCAP Crash Test Rating
 N/A
Euro-NCAP Pedestrian Test Rating
 N/A

Technical

Body
Hatchback
Engine, cc
1297
Fuel
U
Transmission
5-spd
Power, bhp
68@5500
Torque, lb ft
78@3000
Driven Wheels
F

Running Costs

Service Interval
12500
Warranty
3 years, 60000 miles

Equipment

Automatic
£N/A
Metallic Paint
£325

Equipment

RDS Radio
£Std
CD player
£Std

Dimensions

Wheelbase, mm
2448
Length, mm
3620
Width, mm
163
Height, mm
1413
Boot, litres
724
Fuel Tank, litres
40
Towing Limits, kg
N/A

Performance

Top speed (Manual)
104 mph
0-62 mph (Manual)
14.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (Manual)
45.6 mpg (combined cycle)
FORD KA Full Specification CC Power Price
Ford Ka 1.3i 8v Collection 3dr 1297 70@5500 £8,590
Ford Ka 1.8i 8v Design 3dr 1297 68@5500 £7,395
Ford Ka Studio 1.2 3dr 1242 69@5500 £8,595
Ford Ka Style 1.2 3dr 1242 69@5500 £9,195
Ford Ka Style+ 1.2 3dr 1242 69@5500 £9,795
Ford Ka Zetec 1.2 3dr 1242 69@5500 £10,395
Ford Ka Zetec 1.3 TDCi 3dr 1248 75@4000 £11,195

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