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Ford Ka I or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

1996–2008 vs 2001–2006 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Van vs Hatchback 3-door

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Ford Ka I1996–2008 · 6 engines · Style, Collection, Studio, Style ClimateSpecifications →Listings →
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006 · 4 engines · One, Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper WorksSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Ka I1996–2008no listings
Mini Cooper R50 / R532001–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length3,620 mm–3,650 mmLength3,626 mm
Width1,639 mm–1,679 mmWidth1,688 mm
Height1,345 mm–1,383 mmHeight1,416 mm
Wheelbase2,448 mmWheelbase2,467 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–130 mmGround clearance135 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume186 l–724 lTrunk volume150 l
Curb weight870 kg–1,061 kgCurb weight1,050 kg–1,140 kg
Fuel tank40 l–42 lFuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years1996–2008Production years2001–2006
Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible, VanBody typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines6Number of engines4
Power37–70 kW (50–95 hp)Power55–125 kW (75–170 hp)
Displacement (l)1.3–1.6Displacement (l)1.4–1.6
FuelPetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManualGearboxManual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.3 50Lowest consumption4.8 l/100 km · One D 1.4
Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 1.6 SportKaBest 0–100 km/h7.4 s · Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged
Top speed174 km/hTop speed218 km/h
Trim levelsStyle · One
Items in the base trim14 · StyleItems in the base trim22 · One
Items in the top trim26 · LuxuryItems in the top trim30 · Cooper S
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Air Conditioning—Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows—Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
4 Seats✓4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags—Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts—Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control—Traction Control✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Ka I or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

Length: Ford Ka I 3,650 mm, Mini Cooper R50 / R53 3,626 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,448 vs 2,467 mm. Boot: 724 vs 150 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Ka I or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The most frugal Ford Ka I uses 6 l/100 km (1.3 50); the most frugal Mini Cooper R50 / R53 4.8 l/100 km (One D 1.4).

Which is more powerful — Ford Ka I or Mini Cooper R50 / R53?

The strongest Ford Ka I makes 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 SportKa); the strongest Mini Cooper R50 / R53 125 kW (170 hp) (Cooper S 1.6 Supercharged).

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