Ford Ka in the test: Heartthrob with fuel technology


There are now also with start stop for the small thirst the Ford Ka. The test shows how sparingly the small Cologne is really.
In the shadow of his two stepsisters Fiat Panda and Fiat 500, the Ford Ka gets sometimes something little attention. This is the two-door on the same platform, moves with the same base engine, and is the cheapest in the family with 9,700 euro.

1.2 Since recently a start-stop automatic, which always turn off the level gasoline when his driver before red traffic lights in the idle switches and disengages is included in the price for the Ford Ka. Renewed pressure on the left pedal can quickly awaken the Zweiventiler.
Thanks to these rest periods, consumption should amount to just 4.9 litres per 100 kilometres, says Ford. We came from in the Ka on average with 5.4 litres with particularly economical driving style. On average, the consumption of Ford Ka in the test was however 6.8 litres. Those will feel the savings potential of start stop that wuseln much through the city.
To the 69 PS fit perfectly, that never tire. The small suction cup clean assumes gas, turns slightly high up to 5,000 revolutions, annoying here not with a roar, and creates speedometer 160 with a little start-up. Compared to the Fiat 500, Ford better polls not only the chassis of Ka, but also the Steering and the manual transmission. The Ford Ka also has the more comfortable seats and the better sense of space.
Who is looking for a versatile, inexpensive runabouts, sits right in the Ka. With start-stop technology driving in the city more economical.