The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka 1.2 (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Matiz 0.8 S (05 - 10)
€ 10,600

€ 8,900

€ 10,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 8,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Ford Ka 1.2 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 6.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Matiz 0.8.
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
59.3
65.3
74.4
59.1
58.9
67.9
65.3 in
Width
58.9 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
67.9 in
59.3 in
Height
59.1 in
90.6
142.5
92.3
137.6
142.5 in
Length
137.6 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
92.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
2238 lb
Curb Weight
1874 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2756 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
16.27 %

General
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
RU8
Generation
M200
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
0.8 L / 39 cu in
68 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
51 hp
at 6000 rpm
Ford Ka 1.2
68 hp
51 hp
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
75 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
53 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Ford Ka 1.2
75 lb‑ft
53 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Performance
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
99 mph
Maximum Speed
90 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
18.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
830 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
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32.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.75 lb/hp
Ford Ka 1.2
32.91 lb/hp
36.75 lb/hp
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Ford Ka 1.2
46 mpg
45 mpg
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
426 mi
Range
418 mi
Ford Ka 1.2
426 mi
418 mi
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Ford Ka 1.2
96.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka 1.2
Chevrolet Matiz 0.8
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
672 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
6.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.8 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
23.9 cu ft