2009 BMW 130 vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2009 BMW 130 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ka, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 316 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |