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.
EnlargeProduction years1996–present
Generations7
Engine versions23
Power50–136 hp
Body stylesHatchback, Sedan, Crossover
FuelGasoline, Diesel, Flex fuel (E85)
Timeline
Ford KA generations
- 1996–2008
- 2009–2016
Ford KA II
Engines below - 2014–2018
Ford KA III
Engines below - 2016–2018
Ford KA+
Engines below - 2018–present
Ford KA+ (facelift 2018)
Engines below - 2018–present
Ford KA+ Active
Engines below - 2019–present
Ford KA III (facelift 2019)
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
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 (69 hp) | 2009–2016 | Gasoline | 69 hp (51 kW) | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) | 13.1 s | 99 mph (159 km/h) | |
| 1.3 TDCi (75 hp) DPF | 2009–2016 | Diesel | 75 hp (55 kW) | 107 lb-ft (145 Nm) | 13.1 s | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Ford KA III2014–2018 · 4 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TiVCT 12V (80 hp) | 2014–2018 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) | |||
| 1.0 TiVCT 12V (85 hp) | 2014–2018 | Flex fuel (E85) | 85 hp (63 kW) | 77 lb-ft (105 Nm) | |||
| 1.5 16V (105 hp) | 2014–2018 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | 105 lb-ft (143 Nm) | |||
| 1.5 16V (110 hp) | 2014–2018 | Flex fuel (E85) | 110 hp (81 kW) | 108 lb-ft (146 Nm) |
Ford KA+2016–2018 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (70 hp) | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 77 lb-ft (105 Nm) | 15.3 s | 99 mph (159 km/h) | |
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp) | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 13.3 s | 105 mph (169 km/h) | |
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp) ECO | 2016–2018 | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 83 lb-ft (112 Nm) | 13.9 s | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Ford KA+ (facelift 2018)2018–present · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (70 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 70 hp (51 kW) | 84 lb-ft (114 Nm) | 14.6 s | 102 mph (164 km/h) | |
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 85 lb-ft (115 Nm) | 13.5 s | 105 mph (169 km/h) | |
| 1.5 TDCi (95 hp) | 2018–present | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) | 11.4 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Ford KA+ Active2018–present · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Ti-VCT (85 hp) | 2018–present | Gasoline | 85 hp (63 kW) | 85 lb-ft (115 Nm) | 13.5 s | 105 mph (169 km/h) | |
| 1.5 TDCi (95 hp) | 2018–present | Diesel | 95 hp (70 kW) | 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) | 11.4 s | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Ford KA III (facelift 2019)2019–present · 6 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0e (85 hp) | 2019–present | Flex fuel (E85) | 85 hp (63 kW) | 77 lb-ft (105 Nm) | |||
| 1.0i (80 hp) | 2019–present | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) | 74 lb-ft (100 Nm) | |||
| 1.5e (136 hp) | 2019–present | Flex fuel (E85) | 136 hp (100 kW) | 117 lb-ft (158 Nm) | |||
| 1.5e (136 hp) Automatic | 2019–present | Flex fuel (E85) | 136 hp (100 kW) | 117 lb-ft (158 Nm) | |||
| 1.5i (128 hp) | 2019–present | Gasoline | 128 hp (94 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) | |||
| 1.5i (128 hp) Automatic | 2019–present | Gasoline | 128 hp (94 kW) | 113 lb-ft (153 Nm) |
Before you buy
Check a used Ford KA
- Real mileage – service and inspection readings show if the odometer was rolled back.
- Accidents and title brands – damage records, salvage, flood or rebuilt titles.
- Old photos – how the car looked in earlier listings.
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