The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Ka 1.2 (09 - 10) vs. Opel KARL 1.0 (15 - 18)
€ 10,600
€ 9,600
€ 10,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 9,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka 1.2 is 2.2 inches shorter, 2.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Opel KARL 1.0.
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
59.3
65.3
74.4
58.5
62.8
73.9
65.3 in
Width
62.8 in
74.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
73.9 in
59.3 in
Height
58.5 in
90.6
142.5
93.9
144.7
142.5 in
Length
144.7 in
90.6 in
Wheelbase
93.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
2238 lb
Curb Weight
2070 lb
2910 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2983 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
7.51 %
General
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
RU8
Generation
D-A
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
Opel KARL 1.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
68 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ford Ka 1.2
68 hp
74 hp
Opel KARL 1.0
75 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Ford Ka 1.2
75 lb‑ft
70 lb‑ft
Opel KARL 1.0
Performance
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
99 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka 1.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0
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32.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Ford Ka 1.2
32.91 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Ford Ka 1.2
46 mpg
52 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
highway
60 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.5 gal
426 mi
Range
442 mi
Ford Ka 1.2
426 mi
442 mi
Opel KARL 1.0
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).
85.3 kWh
Ford Ka 1.2
96.6 kWh
85.3 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Ka 1.2
Opel KARL 1.0
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
672 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
6.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
