The Comparative Analysis :
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG (Autogas) (15 - 18) vs. Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi (09 - 10)
€ 12,700
€ 12,000
€ 12,700
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 LPG ecoFLEX is 2.2 inches longer, 2.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi.
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
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 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
2260 lb
Curb Weight
2491 lb
3109 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3120 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
9.27 %
General
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
D-A
Generation
RU8
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Straight-three engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
72 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
72 hp
74 hp
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
68 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
68 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Performance
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
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
679 ft
0.000 sec
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
▶ REPLAY
31.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.66 lb/hp
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
31.39 lb/hp
33.66 lb/hp
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
41 mpg
56 mpg
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
33 mpg
city
45 mpg
48 mpg
highway
64 mpg
6.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
273 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
273 mi
518 mi
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
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).
86.4 kWh
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
84 kWh
86.4 kWh
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel KARL 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX
Ford Ka 1.3 TDCi
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
849 lb
Maximum Payload
628 lb
4.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.3 cu ft
27.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
