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Week at the wheel: Ford Ka TDCi. Image by Alisdair Suttie.

Week at the wheel: Ford Ka TDCi
Ford's new baby replaces the long-lived first generation Ka, but does a new diesel version suit the cheeky Fiat 500-based city car?

   


Reviews homepage -> Ford reviews -> 2009 Ford Ka -> Zetec 1.3 TDCi technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 100
0-62 mph (seconds): 13.1

Urban mpg: 54.3
Extra urban mpg: 76.4
Combined mpg: 67.3
CO2 (g/km): 112


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 3620
Height (mm): 1505
Width (mm): 1658
Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Cargo volume (litres): 224
Gross weight (kg): 1415
Kerb weight (kg): 1055
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 35


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Turbodiesel inline four-cylinder mounted transversely in front.

Management: Emissions controlled to EUIV levels.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1248
Bore x stroke (mm): 70.80 x 78.90
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16v).
Max. power (bhp): 74 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 107 at 1500 rpm

Transmission: Five-speed manual. Front-wheel drive.


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: MacPherson strut, coil spring and shock absorber, anti-roll bar.

Rear: Torsion beam with anti-roll bar.

Steering: Electric power assisted rack and pinion, 3.1 turns lock-to-lock.

Brakes: Front: 240mm discs. Rear: 180mm drums. ABS.

Wheels: 14-inch alloys standard on Zetec model.

Tyres: 175/65 R14.







 

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