2008 Ford Ka vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma II would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Shuma II (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |