Ford Ka (1997 – 2008) vs Nissan Micra 5 Doors (1998 – 2000): specs compared
The Nissan Micra 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 12.0 s against 13.7 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. The Ford Ka is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 915 kg. At 3,719 mm, the Nissan Micra 5 Doors is 99 mm longer than the Ford Ka.
| Specification |
Ford
Ka
1997 – 2008
|
Nissan
Micra 5 Doors
1998 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2008 | 1998 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 50 – 70 hp | 54 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 97 – 106 Nm | 79 – 103 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.7 – 17.7 s | 12.0 – 18.7 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 167 km/h | 146 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 6.5 L/100 km | 5.2 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,620 mm | 3,719 mm |
| Width | 1,638 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,449 mm | 2,360 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 965 kg | 915 – 960 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.