The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18) vs. Ford Ka 1.2 (09 - 10)
€ 11,700
€ 10,600
€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 10,600
ⓘ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 Opel KARL 1.0 is 2.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford Ka 1.2.
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
58.5
62.8
73.9
59.3
65.3
74.4
62.8 in
Width
65.3 in
73.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.4 in
58.5 in
Height
59.3 in
93.9
144.7
90.6
142.5
144.7 in
Length
142.5 in
93.9 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
2070 lb
Curb Weight
2238 lb
2983 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2910 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
7.51 %
General
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
D-A
Generation
RU8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
Straight-three gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
68 hp
at 5500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0
74 hp
68 hp
Ford Ka 1.2
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
75 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0
70 lb‑ft
75 lb‑ft
Ford Ka 1.2
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
106 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka 1.2
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.91 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0
27.97 lb/hp
32.91 lb/hp
Ford Ka 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0
52 mpg
46 mpg
Ford Ka 1.2
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
60 mpg
highway
53 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
442 mi
Range
426 mi
Opel KARL 1.0
442 mi
426 mi
Ford Ka 1.2
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0
85.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.2
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
913 lb
Maximum Payload
672 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.3 cu ft
28.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
