The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX (15 - 17) vs. Ford Ka 1.2 (10 - 14)
€ 10,000

€ 9,600

€ 10,000
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 Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop is 2.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp.
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
74 hp
68 hp
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
70 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
75 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
70 lb‑ft
75 lb‑ft
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
106 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
13.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
633 ft
0.000 sec

Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.91 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
27.97 lb/hp
32.91 lb/hp
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
57 mpg
48 mpg
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
8.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
485 mi
Range
444 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
485 mi
444 mi
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
Environmental Impact
77.7 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).
92.9 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
77.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 ecoFLEX Start/Stop
Ford Ka 1.2 Start/Stopp
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