Ford Ka 2008–2016 car dimensions: 3620 mm long, 1658 mm wide and 1506 mm high. Unladen weight is 865 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 224 litres.
The cabin is simple and compact with cloth seats, basic stereo with aux/USB and optional Bluetooth. Manual air conditioning is common from mid trims, while automatic climate control appears on Titanium. Electric windows and heated windscreen feature on higher grades. Driver aids are limited to optional rear parking sensors. no advanced systems like cameras or lane assist are fitted. It suits short trips with four adults but feels basic for longer drives.
Boot holds 224 litres with seats up, enough for shopping bags. Split-folding rear seats on Zetec and above expand it to 747 litres, though the high load lip makes heavy items awkward and the floor is not flat.
No towing capacities are listed for this generation, so it is not set up for trailers. Payload sits around 380 kg including driver on typical petrol models. The car works for light urban duties and small loads but lacks any heavy-duty options for work use.
The cabin has a high seating position that gives good all-round visibility and ample headroom from the raised roofline. It seats four adults with a fun colourful design of bold contrasts and imaginative details. Front seats adjust manually for reach and backrest angle, with height adjustment on the driver side in many versions. Air conditioning is standard from mid trims, while heated front seats and a panoramic glass roof are available on higher grades.
1.2 petrol combined 5.1 l/100 km, 1.3 diesel 4.2 l/100 km
Service interval 12,500 miles
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating
Standard dual front airbags, ABS with EBD
Side airbags and ESP optional
ISOFIX mounts standard on most models
The 1.2-litre petrol engine delivers a combined fuel consumption of 5.1 litres per 100 km with CO2 emissions of 119 g/km. The 1.3-litre turbodiesel improves on that with 4.2 litres per 100 km combined and 112 g/km CO2.
Service intervals are set at 12,500 miles. The design focuses on low ownership costs through features that help keep maintenance and repair bills down.
Euro NCAP awarded a four-star overall rating based on adult occupant protection. Dual front airbags and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution come as standard. Side and curtain airbags plus ESP were optional extras. ISOFIX child seat mounts feature on most versions.
The 35-litre fuel tank suits city use. Boot space starts at 224 litres and expands to 747 litres with the rear seats folded, making the car practical to live with day to day.
Length 3620 mm, Width 1658 mm, Height 1506 mm, Wheelbase 2300 mm (Ka 2008–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Ka Owner's Handbook Manual.