Toyota Starlet 5 Doors (1996 – 1999) vs Ford Ka (1997 – 2008): specs compared
The Toyota Starlet 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.2 s against 13.7 s. The Ford Ka uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Toyota Starlet 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 835 kg against 870 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Toyota Starlet 5 Doors is 119 mm longer than the Ford Ka.
| Specification |
Toyota
Starlet 5 Doors
1996 – 1999
|
Ford
Ka
1997 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1999 | 1997 – 2008 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 hp | 50 – 70 hp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 97 – 106 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.2 s | 13.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 146 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 5.9 – 6.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,739 mm | 3,620 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,638 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm | 2,449 mm |
| Curb weight | 835 kg | 870 – 965 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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