Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Ford has a long history of building affordable and practical cars and, in 2016, it added the Ka+ to its lineup. It was designed in Brazil and it used the Fiesta platform.
While the first two generations of the Ka were built with two doors, the third generation received the “+” sign and it was available only as a 5-door vehicle. It was built to enter in direct competition with other low-budget cars and it started its life on the South American continent.
The design of the new Ka+ featured the corporate grille that was found on the Fiesta, Focus, or Mondeo. The swept-back headlights tried to soften the look of the car. Unlike other vehicles built in other segments, the Ka+ didn't want to look aggressive. In order to keep the production costs low, the doors were simple, without any sculptures on them. Depending on the trim level, the car was offered with steel or light-alloy-wheels. The bumpers, door handles, and the door mirrors were painted in body color.
The interior was designed to offer room for five adult passengers. Despite its small sizes, the Ka+ was designed to accommodate a 2 m (6.56 ft) passenger behind the same size driver. The dashboard featured a center stack between two angled vents, a center console with the gear stick, and a storage compartment. The instrument cluster featured three dials with a speedometer, tachometer, and a very large fuel gauge.
Under the hood, the Ka+ featured one 1.2-liter engine offered in two power outputs of 70 hp and 85 hp, respectively. It was mated as standard with a 5-speed manual, and that was the only option.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 51.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 70 HP @ 6000 RPM 69 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 105 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R 15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60 in (1524 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.1 cuFT (258 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 5MT (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 6300 RPM 85 HP @ 6300 RPM 84 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 112 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R 15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60 in (1524 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.1 cuFT (258 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 114 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L ECO 5MT (85 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1196 cm3 |
Power: | 62.5 KW @ 6300 RPM 85 HP @ 6300 RPM 84 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 83 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 112 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R 15 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 154.7 in (3929 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60 in (1524 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.3/57.5 in (1,481/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 98 in (2489 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.1 cuFT (258 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2224 lbs (1009 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |