The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 Easytronic (15 - 18) vs. Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi (09 - 10)
€ 11,700
€ 12,000
€ 11,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 12,000
ⓘ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 5.5 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi.
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
1485
1595
1876
1506
1658
1890
1595 mm
Width
1658 mm
1876 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1890 mm
1485 mm
Height
1506 mm
2385
3675
2300
3620
3675 mm
Length
3620 mm
2385 mm
Wheelbase
2300 mm
Vehicle Weight
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
939 kg
Kerb Weight
1130 kg
1353 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1415 kg
Weight Difference:
191 kg
16.9 %
General
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
D-A
Generation
RU8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Straight-three petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1248 CC
74 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
74 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0
74 bhp
74 bhp
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
95 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 1500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0
95 NM
145 NM
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
106 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 m
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.27 kg/bhp
Opel KARL 1.0
12.69 kg/bhp
15.27 kg/bhp
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0
63 mpg
67 mpg
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
50 mpg
city
54 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
32 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 L
442 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel KARL 1.0
442 mi
518 mi
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0
85.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
414 kg
Maximum Payload
285 kg
206 L
Boot Capacity
224 L
1013 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
