The 2009 model Ford Ka is available from € 10,015 with petrol engine 69 hp and from € 11,565 with 75 hp diesel engine. The average fuel consumption 5.1 l/100 km, while the Diesel spends 4.2 litres/100 km. Taking into account this difference in price and consumption, and given the current fuel price for the diesel version starts to provide financial compensation must be many kilometers. The Ka 1.2 69 bhp has a starting price higher than a Citroën C2 and a Nissan Micra , but the relationship between price and equipment is superior. The Ford Ka is the only one with air conditioning as standard. If you add this element to the competition mentioned above, none is more economical. The Ford Ka may have stability control as an option. The versions of the Citroën C2 can have this element are much more expensive. The Nissan Micra has neither an option for this important safety feature. With the same engine and equipment, the Ka is considerably more affordable than the Fiat 500.
The major drawback of KA is in the cockpit. The driving position can be uncomfortable for tall people (resposapiés the pedals and the driver are very close, forcing him carry the very bent knees). The seats and driving position of a KIA Picanto or a Citroën C2 are better. Another drawback of the body of Ka is in the rear seats, which are not very spacious. Furthermore, no headrests are standard.. The stereo controls are difficult to handle.
