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Ford KA III (facelift 2019) 1.5i (128 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford KA:
The Ford Ka is a small car which was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1996 to 2021 over three generations. It entered its second generation in 2008, produced by Fiat in Tychy, Poland. A third generation was introduced in 2014. The first two generations have been described as city cars, whilst the third generation has been called a subcompact car.
The first two generations have a three-door hatchback body style, with the first generation also having a two-door convertible version that was marketed as the StreetKa and a sporty hatch version, the SportKa. The third generation was produced as a five-door hatchback and as a four-door sedan. It was initially only available in Brazil, and later was introduced in India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, South Africa , Argentina, and Poland. European sales ended in 2020, and in 2021 was taken out of production in Brazil....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (facelift 2019) Overview:
Ford KA (III (facelift 2019)). With 153 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1115 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.5i (128 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Combines the capable 1.5L engine with the convenience of an automatic transmission, ideal for city driving and comfortable highway journeys with smooth shifts.
Fuel Economy
Fuel efficiency is reasonable for an automatic, though slightly lower than the manual 1.5L variant, offering a good compromise for ease of use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Spacious interior for its segment (sedan)
- • Good fuel economy with 1.0L engines
- • Practical and easy to maneuver in urban environments
- • Strong performance options with 1.5L engines
Cons:
- • Basic interior materials and design
- • Limited safety features (3-star NCAP rating)
- • Underpowered base engines for highway use
- • Refinement levels are not class-leading
- • Rear drum brakes on all trims
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(+ (facelift 2018): 2018 - 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | KA |
| Generation: | III (facelift 2019) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5i (128 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| End of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 128 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 85.4 Hp/l [334mm more] |
| Torque: | 153 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | Dragon More details about the engine Dragon |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.7 l |
| Coolant: | 6.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.7 kg/Hp, 114.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.3 kg/Nm, 137.2 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1115 |
| Max. weight: | 1540 |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 445 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4275 mm [334mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm [9mm less] |
| Height: | 1525 mm [1mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm [1mm more] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1911 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 195/55 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 15 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Wishbone |
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