Kia Picanto (2007 – 2011) vs Ford Ka (2008 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 75 hp at most. The Ford Ka is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 13.1 s against 15.1 s. At 3,620 mm, the Ford Ka is 84 mm longer than the Kia Picanto.
| Specification |
Kia
Picanto
2007 – 2011
|
Ford
Ka
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 63 – 75 hp | 69 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 87 – 153 Nm | 102 – 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.1 – 15.8 s | 13.1 s |
| Top speed | 153 – 163 km/h | 159 – 161 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 5.0 L/100 km | 4.2 – 5.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,536 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,595 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,504 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,370 mm | 2,299 mm |
| Curb weight | 852 – 984 kg | 840 – 955 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

