The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. Ford Ka 1.2 (09 - 10)
€ 12,700
€ 10,600
€ 12,700
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 LPG ecoFLEX is 5.5 cm longer, 6.3 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the Ford Ka 1.2.
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
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 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
1025 kg
Kerb Weight
1015 kg
1410 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1320 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.98 %
General
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
D-A
Generation
RU8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1242 CC
72 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Power
68 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 bhp
68 bhp
Ford Ka 1.2
92 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
102 NM
at 3000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
92 NM
102 NM
Ford Ka 1.2
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
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
207 m
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
182 m
0.000 sec
Ford Ka 1.2
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14.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.93 kg/bhp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
14.24 kg/bhp
14.93 kg/bhp
Ford Ka 1.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
50 mpg
55 mpg
Ford Ka 1.2
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
25 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 L
273 mi
Range
426 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
426 mi
Ford Ka 1.2
Environmental Impact
84 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 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
96.6 kWh
Ford Ka 1.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
93 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.2
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
385 kg
Maximum Payload
305 kg
151 L
Boot Capacity
224 L
958 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
