Ford Ka I or Ford Ka II?

1996–2008 vs 2008–2016 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Van vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Ka I 3,650 mm, Ka II 3,620 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: Ka I 724 l, Ka II 224 l.
Lowest consumption: Ka I 6 l/100 km, Ka II 4.2 l/100 km.
Power: Ka I 37–70 kW, Ka II 51–55 kW.
Standard equipment: Ka I 14 items (Style), Ka II 15 items (Studio).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Ka I1996–2008 · 6 engines · Style, Collection, Studio, Style ClimateSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Ford Ka I1996–2008no listings	Ford Ka II2008–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,620 mm–3,650 mm	Length3,620 mm
Width	Width1,639 mm–1,679 mm	Width1,658 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,383 mm	Height1,505 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,448 mm	Wheelbase2,300 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume186 l–724 l	Trunk volume224 l
Curb weight	Curb weight870 kg–1,061 kg	Curb weight940 kg–1,015 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank35 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2008	Production years2008–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible, Van	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines2
Power	Power37–70 kW (50–95 hp)	Power51–55 kW (69–75 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.2–1.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.3 50	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.3 TDCi 75
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 1.6 SportKa	Best 0–100 km/h12.9 s · 1.3 TDCi 75
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed165 km/h
Trim levelsStyle · Studio
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Style	Items in the base trim15 · Studio
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Luxury	Items in the top trim28 · Titanium
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 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✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Ka I or Ford Ka II?

Length: Ford Ka I 3,650 mm, Ford Ka II 3,620 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,448 vs 2,300 mm. Boot: 724 vs 224 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Ka I or Ford Ka II?

The most frugal Ford Ka I uses 6 l/100 km (1.3 50); the most frugal Ford Ka II 4.2 l/100 km (1.3 TDCi 75).

Which is more powerful — Ford Ka I or Ford Ka II?

The strongest Ford Ka I makes 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 SportKa); the strongest Ford Ka II 55 kW (75 hp) (1.3 TDCi 75).

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