Fiat 500 (Type 312) or Ford Ka II?

2007–2024 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: 500 (Type 312) 3,571 mm, Ka II 3,620 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: 500 (Type 312) 185 l, Ka II 224 l.
Lowest consumption: 500 (Type 312) 3.8 l/100 km, Ka II 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: 500 (Type 312) 51–77 kW, Ka II 51–55 kW.
Standard equipment: 500 (Type 312) 26 items (Pop), Ka II 15 items (Studio).
On Autodrom: 500 (Type 312) from €8,200 (1 listing); no Ka II is listed right now.

Fiat 500 (Type 312)2007–2024 · 13 engines · Pop, Lounge, Sport, Pop StarSpecifications →1 listing from €8,200 →

Ford Ka II2008–2016 · 2 engines · Studio, Zetec, Titanium, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat 500 (Type 312)2007–20241 listing · from €8,200	Ford Ka II2008–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,546 mm–3,571 mm	Length3,620 mm
Width	Width1,627 mm	Width1,658 mm
Height	Height1,488 mm	Height1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,300 mm	Wheelbase2,300 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume182 l–185 l	Trunk volume224 l
Curb weight	Curb weight880 kg–1,020 kg	Curb weight940 kg–1,015 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank35 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2024	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines2
Power	Power51–77 kW (69–105 hp)	Power51–55 kW (69–75 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)0.9–1.4	Displacement (l)1.2–1.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.8 l/100 km · 1.3 Multijet 16V 95	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 TDCi 75
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 0.9 TwinAir 105	Best 0–100 km/h12.9 s · 1.3 TDCi 75
Top speed	Top speed188 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsPop · Studio
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Pop	Items in the base trim15 · Studio
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Lounge	Items in the top trim28 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort4 · 2
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Safety10 · 5
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags—
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€8,200	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat 500 (Type 312) or Ford Ka II?

Length: Ford Ka II 3,620 mm, Fiat 500 (Type 312) 3,571 mm (a 49 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,300 vs 2,300 mm. Boot: 224 vs 185 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat 500 (Type 312) or Ford Ka II?

The most frugal Fiat 500 (Type 312) uses 3.8 l/100 km (1.3 Multijet 16V 95); the most frugal Ford Ka II 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 TDCi 75).

Which is more powerful — Fiat 500 (Type 312) or Ford Ka II?

The strongest Fiat 500 (Type 312) makes 77 kW (105 hp) (0.9 TwinAir 105); the strongest Ford Ka II 55 kW (75 hp) (1.3 TDCi 75).

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