Ford Ka 2002–2006 car dimensions: 3650 mm long, 1679 mm wide and 1332 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,061 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 214 litres.
The cabin is a snug two-seater with sports-style seats mounted lower than the standard Ka for a sportier feel, plus aluminium-effect detailing and a Puma-style gearknob. Standard kit includes a radio/CD player, electric windows, remote central locking, power-assisted steering, ABS and dual front airbags. Luxury trim adds leather seats with heating, air conditioning and a heated windscreen. The soft-top folds manually in under 30 seconds.
Boot space measures 214 litres. Extra stowage sits under the roof mechanism and can take a golf bag, with a lockable cubby between the seats for small items.
Towing is not supported, with manufacturer capacities listed at zero for both braked and unbraked trailers. Payload sits at around 224 kg based on a 1061 kg kerb weight and 1285 kg gross vehicle mass. This is a lightweight fun roadster suited to leisure driving rather than heavy work use.
The two-seater cabin feels intimate and sporty with supportive front seats positioned low. Standard cloth sports seats include driver height adjustment. Luxury grades add leather and passenger height adjustment. Manual soft top folds in under 30 seconds. Metallic gearknob and dashboard details add a touch of style. Air conditioning comes on higher trims.
Combined fuel use 7.9 l/100 km
Urban 10.6 l/100 km, extra-urban 6.4 l/100 km
ABS with EBD standard
Dual front airbags standard
Side airbags standard on LHD models
Structural steel roll-over hoops behind seats
The 1.6-litre petrol engine returns official combined fuel consumption of 7.9 litres per 100 km. City driving rises to 10.6 litres per 100 km while extra-urban drops to 6.4 litres per 100 km. CO2 sits around 189-191 g/km. The 40-litre tank suits short trips better than long motorway runs.
The engine uses a timing chain rather than a belt. This supports longer service gaps than belt-driven units. Typical intervals sit at 15 000 km or one year for oil and filter changes. Parts remain widely available and affordable for a small Ford.
Safety equipment includes standard ABS, dual front airbags and roll-over protection bars. Side airbags covering head and thorax are standard on left-hand-drive cars. The structure received extra floor and rocker reinforcement for open-top strength. No dedicated Euro NCAP rating exists for the StreetKa. the related Ka scored three stars in 2000.
Living with the car means checking the soft-top fabric for wear and seals. Corrosion can appear around the fuel tank area with age. Regular servicing keeps the tough 1.6 engine and gearbox reliable. A detachable hardtop was offered for winter use on some editions.
Length 3650 mm, Width 1679 mm, Height 1332 mm, Wheelbase 2450 mm (Ka 2002–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford StreetKa 2003 UK brochure, autoevolution/carfolio/cars-data and Ford press.