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Ford KA III (facelift 2019) 1.5e (136 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 158 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.
1.5e (136 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most potent automatic option, offering excellent acceleration and effortless driving, especially on longer trips and when overtaking.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel consumption for a powerful automatic, balancing strong performance with everyday usability without being overly thirsty.
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(+ Active: 2018 - 2021).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | KA |
| Generation: | III (facelift 2019) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5e (136 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2019 |
| End of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 90.8 Hp/l [320mm more] |
| Torque: | 158 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 / Ethanol - E85 |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.2 kg/Hp, 122 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.1 kg/Nm, 141.7 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 mm [320mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [48mm less] |
| Height: | 1525 mm mm [26mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2490 mm 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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