Ford Ka Mk3

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

The Ford Ka Mk3 (2016–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

Model codes: B562 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length3,930–3,940 mm RDW3,995–4,254 mm
Width1,700 mm RDW1,695 mm
Height1,520–1,570 mm RDW1,525 mm
Wheelbase2,490 mm RDW2,491 mm
Front track1,409–1,495 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,397–1,481 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight955–1,041 kg RDW1,007–1,055 kg
Mass in running order1,055–1,141 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,510–1,550 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer300–500 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer300–500 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW–
Doors4 RDW–
Fuel tank–42 L
Performance
Top speed167–179 km/h RDW159–169 km/h
Torque102–215 Nm ASTRA–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 165/70R14, 195/55R15, 165/60R14

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
3 years96.6% (96.3–97.0)92.2%9,337
4–5 years94.5% (94.3–94.7)91.0%51,592
6–8 years91.9% (91.6–92.2)86.4%34,836

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Tyres21.9%25.4%
Brakes11.9%17.1%
Lights and electrics6.2%6.0%
Suspension3.6%7.4%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)3.2%6.3%
Steering2.6%0.9%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 34 versions of the Ford Ka Mk3

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European Union 20 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
2018–20201.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol120 g/km84,056
2018–20201.2 L62 kW (84 PS)Petrol119–122 g/km33,568
2016–20191.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol114 g/km7,896
2018–20191.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol117 g/km6,100
2018–20191.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol117 g/km5,692
2018–20191.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel102–104 g/km4,566
2016–20191.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Petrol113–114 g/km152,288
2018–20191.5 L69 kW (94 PS)Diesel104 g/km1,062
2018–20191.5 L–Petrol105 g/km88
20191.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol119 g/km18
2016–20191.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Petrol112–114 g/km24,900
20191.5 L62 kW (84 PS)Diesel99 g/km12
20181.2 L63 kW (86 PS)Other fuel65 g/km958
20181.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Other fuel57 g/km240
20181.2 L52 kW (71 PS)Other fuel65 g/km174
2016–20181.2 L51 kW (69 PS)Petrol115–117 g/km39,836
20171.2 L95 kW (129 PS)Petrol114 g/km536
20171.2 L70 kW (95 PS)Petrol114 g/km66
2016–20171.2 L51 kW (69 PS)LPG106–112 g/km2,718
20161.2 L–Petrol115 g/km48

United Kingdom 14 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 manual5.9–6.5 L/100 km WLTP133–146 g/km
20201.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7–5.0 L/100 km WLTP123–131 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 manual5.9–6.5 L/100 km WLTP–
20191.5 TDCi1.5 L70 kW (95 PS)Diesel5-speed manual4.7–5.0 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

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