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Ford Ka

Ford Ka
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 103 versions of the Ford Ka (2000–2020), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
2000–2020
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France
Engines
1.2 L to 1.6 L
Power
51 kW (69 PS) to 70 kW (95 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, Diesel, LPG
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
3.7 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (France)
4.1 L/100 km (NEDC)
New registrations in the EU
1,096,993

What is the Ford Ka?

The Ka is a small city car designed for easy manoeuvring in urban traffic. Its first generation stood out with Ford’s distinctive New Edge design, combining rounded forms with sharp creases. Later versions took a softer, more conventional small-car shape while keeping the Ka’s compact role.

The generations listed are Mk1 (1996–2008), Mk2 (2008–2016) and Mk3 (2016–2020). The second generation adopted Ford’s Kinetic design language.

Engines and power

EU registration figures show engines from 1.2 L to 1.5 L and power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 95 kW (129 PS). Petrol was the main choice, with diesel, LPG and other fuel types also appearing. In the UK, the engine range runs from 1.2 L to 1.6 L, with power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 70 kW (95 PS). French figures show power from 51 kW (69 PS) to 55 kW (75 PS).

The 1.2 L petrol appears prominently in EU registrations, including versions rated at 51 kW (69 PS).

How economical is the Ford Ka?

The lowest recorded UK consumption is 3.7 L/100 km on NEDC. France shows a low of 4.1 L/100 km on NEDC. These are market-specific test figures measured using the same procedure.

Official EU registration figures cover 2010 to 2020 and record 1,096,993 Ka registrations. UK figures span 2000 to 2020, while French figures cover 2012 to 2015.

Questions and answers

What are the Ford Ka generations?

The generations listed are Mk1 (1996–2008), Mk2 (2008–2016) and Mk3 (2016–2020).

What is the Ka’s lowest recorded fuel consumption?

The UK low is 3.7 L/100 km on NEDC; the French low is 4.1 L/100 km on NEDC.

How powerful is the Ford Ka?

EU versions range from 51 kW (69 PS) to 95 kW (129 PS); UK versions range from 51 kW (69 PS) to 70 kW (95 PS).

Which engine was prominent in EU Ka registrations?

The 1.2 L petrol was prominent, including versions rated at 51 kW (69 PS).

Ka Mk1 (1996–2008)

Ford Ka Mk1
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: BE146 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France · References: en.wikipedia.org, auto-motor-und-sport.de

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Ka Mk2 (2008–2016)

Model codes: RU8 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France · References: en.wikipedia.org, carbuyer.co.uk, mobilverzeichnis.de

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Ka Mk3 (2016–2020)

Ford Ka Mk3
Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: B562 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom · References: en.wikipedia.org, media.ford.com, auto-motor-und-sport.de

European Union 35 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
20201.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol120 g/km76
20201.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol122 g/km20
2018–20191.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol120 g/km83,980
20191.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol119 g/km24,438
2016–20191.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol114 g/km7,896
2018–20191.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol117 g/km6,100
20191.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol117 g/km3,170
20191.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel102 g/km2,810
20191.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol114 g/km900
20191.5 L69 kW (94 PS)Diesel104 g/km798
20191.5 L–Petrol105 g/km64
20191.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol119 g/km18
20191.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol114 g/km18
20191.5 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel99 g/km12
20181.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol114 g/km50,294
20181.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol112 g/km9,852
20181.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol119 g/km9,110
20181.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol117 g/km2,522
20181.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel104 g/km1,756
20181.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Other fuel65 g/km958
20181.5 L69 kW (94 PS)Diesel104 g/km264
20181.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Other fuel57 g/km240
20181.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Other fuel65 g/km174
20181.5 L–Petrol105 g/km24
20181.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol117 g/km12
20171.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol113 g/km83,112
2016–20171.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol114 g/km15,030
20171.2 L95 kW (129 PS)Petrol114 g/km536
20171.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol115 g/km292
20171.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol114 g/km66
20171.2 L51 kW (69 PS)LPG106 g/km26
20161.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol117 g/km39,532
20161.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol114 g/km17,982
20161.2 L51 kW (69 PS)LPG112 g/km2,692
20161.2 L–Petrol115 g/km48

United Kingdom 18 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
20201.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km WLTP130 g/km
20201.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km WLTP133 g/km
20201.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km WLTP146 g/km
20201.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km WLTP123 g/km
20201.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km WLTP131 g/km
20191.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.8 L/100 km WLTP–
20191.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.9 L/100 km WLTP–
20191.2L Ti-VCT1.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol5-speed manual6.5 L/100 km WLTP–
20191.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7 L/100 km WLTP–
20191.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km WLTP–
20181.2L Ti-VCT (70PS)1.2 L52 kW (70 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.1 L/100 km NEDC117 g/km
20181.2L Ti-VCT (85PS) Active Series1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.7 L/100 km NEDC129 g/km
20181.2L Ti-VCT (85PS) Non-Active Series1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2016–20181.2 Ti-VCT (70PS)1.2 L52 kW (70 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
2016–20181.2 Ti-VCT (85PS)1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.0 L/100 km NEDC114 g/km
20181.2 Ti-VCT (85PS) (Colour Edition)1.2 L63 kW (85 PS)Petrol5-speed manual5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
20181.5L TDCi (95PS) Non-Active Series1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual3.7 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20181.5L TDCi (95PS) Active Series1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.1 L/100 km NEDC108 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.