Ford Ka (2008 – 2015) vs Chevrolet Matiz / Spark (2009 – 2016): specs compared
The Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is the more powerful of the two, with up to 82 hp against 75 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.1 s against 13.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.9 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. The Ford Ka is the lighter car, from 840 kg against 939 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Ka
2008 – 2015
|
Chevrolet
Matiz / Spark
2009 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2015 | 2009 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 69 – 75 hp | 63 – 83 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 145 Nm | 92 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.1 s | 12.1 – 16.0 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 161 km/h | 154 – 164 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.2 – 5.1 L/100 km | 3.9 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,620 mm | 3,640 mm |
| Width | 1,656 mm | 1,595 mm |
| Height | 1,504 mm | 1,521 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,299 mm | 2,375 mm |
| Curb weight | 840 – 955 kg | 939 – 1,029 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.