Ford Ka 2018–2021 car dimensions: 3941 mm long, 1704 mm wide and 1524 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,055 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Higher trims get a 6.5-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Manual air conditioning is common, with automatic climate control on some packs or grades. Cruise control appears on mid and top trims like Zetec or Active. Rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are available on higher grades such as SE Plus or FreeStyle. No automatic emergency braking or lane keep assist is offered.
The boot holds 270 litres with seats up, enough for a couple of large suitcases. Split-folding rear seats expand it to 849 litres.
Towing is limited to 500 kg unbraked and up to 1000 kg braked. Payload sits around 400-580 kg depending on version. The Active trim adds raised suspension for light rough-road use, but this remains a city-focused hatch with no heavy-duty cooling options noted.
The cabin feels roomy for a small hatch with space for five adults and decent headroom. Seats offer basic comfort with height adjustment for the driver and a 60/40 split-fold rear bench. Materials are hard-wearing plastics. Optional packs add heated front seats and automatic climate control for better daily use.
Petrol combined fuel use from 5.0 l/100 km. diesel from 3.7 l/100 km.
Service every 12 months or 12,500 miles for petrol. longer for diesel.
Euro NCAP 3 stars (2017 test).
Standard kit includes six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, hill-start assist and ISOFIX.
Fuel economy is solid for city and short trips with the 1.2 petrol or 1.5 diesel options. Official combined figures start at 5.0 l/100 km for petrol versions and drop to 3.7 l/100 km for the diesel. Real-world use around town will be higher but still economical for the class.
Servicing follows a straightforward schedule of 12 months or 12,500 miles on petrol models, with diesel intervals stretching further. Costs stay low and parts are widely available. Cambelt changes come at long intervals around 10 years or high mileage.
Safety scores three Euro NCAP stars overall. Standard equipment covers six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS, hill-start assist and ISOFIX mounts. Higher grades or packs add little extra active kit such as autonomous braking, which is absent across the range.
The car is simple and cheap to keep on the road. A full service history helps residual value. Expect routine checks on brakes and battery for town-driven examples, with no major complex systems to maintain.
Length 3941 mm, Width 1704 mm, Height 1524 mm, Wheelbase 2489 mm (Ka 2018–2021)
Sources: manufacturer data, Ford Europe 2018 KA+ Tech Specs PDF, Ford UK KA+ brochure, cataloge.eu/autoevolution.