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The Ford KA is economical around town with either the petrol or diesel engine
Ford KA – Running Costs
As you would expect, both the diesel and the petrol engine are economical. The petrol car has a 55mpg average, whilst the diesel comes in at 67mpg. But in the real world that probably translates to mid and high 40s respectively.
But the diesel car comes at a £700 premium and frankly, unless you are a very high mileage motorist, the additional cost of diesel, and the relatively small real-world difference in fuel consumption, makes the petrol car the better buy. The petrol car is also nicer to drive.
Residual values were always a weak point with Ford. Too many KAs and Fiestas were sold out as courtesy cars and rental cars in the past, ensuring a cheaper image and lower residuals. But Ford is working hard to make the fleet market a much smaller part of its business, concentrating instead on real-world customers.
That bodes well for the KA’s residuals which, although not bad in the past, should be significantly strengthened by this re-focus in the end-user.
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- Ford KA Review
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- Ford KA – Quality & Comfort
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- Ford KA – The Verdict
- Ford KA – Photo Image Gallery
- 2009 Ford KA Road Test Video
- Ford KA – Model Range, Prices and Specifications
