Ka+ vs Up!
Ford · Volkswagen
1/4 Mile winner
Ka+
Beats the Up! by 1.48s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Ka+ beats the Up! by a wide margin, finishing 1.48 seconds ahead. Off the line, the Ka+ is the quicker car (0–100 in 10.5s vs 13s) and that early lead carries to the line.
Spec head-to-head
Power
78 hp
82 hp
0–100 km/h
10.5s
13s
Top speed
165 km/h
160 km/h
Engine
1.2L Petrol
Electric
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
100 - 140 Nm
95 Nm
Price
$13,500
$15,000
Simulated race times
Distance
Ka+
Up!
100 m
7.822s
8.552s
1/8 mile
11.646s
12.688s
1/4 mile
17.698s
19.181s
1 km
32.457s
34.794s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Ka+ is $13,500 vs $15,000 for the Up! — a $1,500 gap. 0–100 km/h: Ka+ is 2.50s quicker (10.5s vs 13s). Top speed: Ka+ runs to 165 km/h, 5 km/h higher than Up!.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Ka+ or the Up!?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Ka+ is faster, beating the Up! by 1.48 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Ka+ vs the Up!?
The Ka+ hits 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the Up! does it in 13 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Ka+ produces 78 hp; the Up! produces 82 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Ka+ tops out at 165 km/h, and the Up! reaches 160 km/h.
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