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Ford KA: generations and engines

The Ford KA has been built since 1996 in 7 generations, with 23 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, sedan, crossover). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Ford KA Enlarge
Production years1996–present
Generations7
Engine versions23
Power50–136 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan, Crossover
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Flex fuel (E85)
Timeline

Ford KA generations

  1. 1996–2008

    Ford KA (RBT)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 50–70 hp

    Generation specs
  2. 2009–2016

    Ford KA II

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    2 engine versions 69–75 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2014–2018

    Ford KA III

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline
    • Flex fuel (E85)

    4 engine versions 80–110 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2016–2018

    Ford KA+

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline

    3 engine versions 70–85 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2018–present

    Ford KA+ (facelift 2018)

    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    3 engine versions 70–95 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2018–present

    Ford KA+ Active

    • Crossover
    • Hatchback
    • Gasoline
    • Diesel

    2 engine versions 85–95 hp

    Engines below
  7. 2019–present

    Ford KA III (facelift 2019)

    • Sedan
    • Flex fuel (E85)
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 80–136 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Ford KA engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Ford KA II2009–2016 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 (69 hp)2009–2016Gasoline69 hp (51 kW)75 lb-ft (102 Nm)13.1 s99 mph (159 km/h)
1.3 TDCi (75 hp) DPF2009–2016Diesel75 hp (55 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)13.1 s100 mph (161 km/h)
Ford KA III2014–2018 · 4 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.0 TiVCT 12V (80 hp)2014–2018Gasoline80 hp (59 kW)74 lb-ft (100 Nm)
1.0 TiVCT 12V (85 hp)2014–2018Flex fuel (E85)85 hp (63 kW)77 lb-ft (105 Nm)
1.5 16V (105 hp)2014–2018Gasoline105 hp (77 kW)105 lb-ft (143 Nm)
1.5 16V (110 hp)2014–2018Flex fuel (E85)110 hp (81 kW)108 lb-ft (146 Nm)
Ford KA+2016–2018 · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 Ti-VCT (70 hp)2016–2018Gasoline70 hp (51 kW)77 lb-ft (105 Nm)15.3 s99 mph (159 km/h)
1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp)2016–2018Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)13.3 s105 mph (169 km/h)
1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp) ECO2016–2018Gasoline85 hp (63 kW)83 lb-ft (112 Nm)13.9 s103 mph (166 km/h)
Ford KA+ (facelift 2018)2018–present · 3 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 Ti-VCT (70 hp)2018–presentGasoline70 hp (51 kW)84 lb-ft (114 Nm)14.6 s102 mph (164 km/h)
1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp)2018–presentGasoline85 hp (63 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)13.5 s105 mph (169 km/h)
1.5 TDCi (95 hp)2018–presentDiesel95 hp (70 kW)159 lb-ft (215 Nm)11.4 s111 mph (179 km/h)
Ford KA+ Active2018–present · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp)2018–presentGasoline85 hp (63 kW)85 lb-ft (115 Nm)13.5 s105 mph (169 km/h)
1.5 TDCi (95 hp)2018–presentDiesel95 hp (70 kW)159 lb-ft (215 Nm)11.4 s111 mph (179 km/h)
Ford KA III (facelift 2019)2019–present · 6 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
1.0e (85 hp)2019–presentFlex fuel (E85)85 hp (63 kW)77 lb-ft (105 Nm)
1.0i (80 hp)2019–presentGasoline80 hp (59 kW)74 lb-ft (100 Nm)
1.5e (136 hp)2019–presentFlex fuel (E85)136 hp (100 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)
1.5e (136 hp) Automatic2019–presentFlex fuel (E85)136 hp (100 kW)117 lb-ft (158 Nm)
1.5i (128 hp)2019–presentGasoline128 hp (94 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)
1.5i (128 hp) Automatic2019–presentGasoline128 hp (94 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)
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