2008 Ford Ka TDCi

The Ford Ka TDCi is a 3 door hatchback style car with a front located engine supplying power to the front wheels. Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged powerplant has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.2 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 74 bhp (75 PS/55 kW) at 4000 rpm and 145 Nm (107 lbft/14.8 kgm) at 1500-3500 rpm respectively. This power is transferred to the wheels through a 5 speed manual gearbox. The Ford Ka TDCi weighs a claimed 1055 kg at the kerb. Maximum stated speed is 161 km/h or 100 mph, quoted fuel consumption is 5.2/3.7/4.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 112.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
3620 mm
Weight
1055 kg
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
75 PS / 74 bhp / 55 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
145 Nm / 107 ft.lb / 14.8 kgm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 13.1 s
Top speed
161 km/h / 100 mph
Economy
5.2/3.7/4.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
112.0 CO₂ g/km

2008 Ford Ka TDCi specifications

2008 Ford Ka TDCi data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2300 mm	90.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1414 mm	55.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1408 mm	55.4 inches
Length	3620 mm	142.5 inches
Width	1658 mm	65.3 inches
Height	1505 mm	59.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	1055 kg	2326 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	35 litres	7.7 [9.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.337
Frontal area	2.11 m²
CdA	0.71
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1248 cc (76.158 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	69.6 × 82 mm 2.74 × 3.23 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.85
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	75 PS (74 bhp) (55 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	145 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm) at 1500-3500 rpm
Specific output	44.2 kW/litre 60.1 ps/litre 59.3 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	116.19 Nm/litre 1.4 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	17.6:1
Fuel system	common rail direct diesel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1460 kPa (211.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	312 cc
Aspiration	Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	13.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 71.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 PS/kg 52.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 kW/kg 70.14 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 19.12 kg/kW 31.94 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	5.2/3.7/4.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	5.2/3.7/4.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	19.2/27.0/23.8 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	54.3/76.3/67.3 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	45.2/63.6/56.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	112.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	C
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.CS.LW.ARB.
Rear suspension	TBAx.ARB.
Wheel size front	5½J x 14
Wheel size rear	5½J x 14
Tyres front	175/65 R 14
Tyres rear	175/65 R 14
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Dr-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	240 mm
Rear brake diameter	180 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.77
Final drive ratio	3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	190311
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2008 Ford Ka TDCi added 2008-10-29. Last modified 2013-02-28.