FORD KA Hatchback (RB) parts online catalogue

FORD KA Hatchback (RB) cars: technical specifications, versions and trim levels

Ford Ka RB cars were the first generation of 3-door city hatchbacks, produced in Europe from 1996 till 2008. Unusual design, compact dimensions, ergonomic interior made this car extremely popular. In the first three years of its existence, the model won more than 15 prestigious awards, including “Favourite Car of 1996” from the British magazine “Sunday Telegraph”, “The most beautiful car of the world” from the Italian magazine Automobilia, and many others. The millionth unit was sold only 6 years after the model launch. If you need to buy spare parts for your Ford Ka RB – welcome to our online shop. With our well-organized catalogue, you’ll easily find the components you are looking for.

Technical specifications of Ford Ka RB

Ford Ka RB hatchback was 3,620 mm long, 1,631 mm wide and 1,368 mm high. The car had quite a long wheelbase for its dimensions (2,448 mm) and very short front and rear overhangs. That is why the interior was quite spacious. Smart use of interior space allowed installing four separate seats. Moreover, there were numerous pockets and storage boxes for small items. By folding the rear seatbacks one could increase the capacity of the luggage compartment from 186 to 724 litres.

The front suspension was independent, the rear one – semi-independent. Chassis settings ensured excellent car stability and handling. It didn’t skid when cornering even at high speed. The ground clearance of 140 mm provided a comfortable ride and decent off-road performance on poor-quality roads.

Main versions

The first generation of Ford Ka hatchbacks was produced with petrol engines only. About 10 versions were released. The customers could choose between Endura-E and Duratec engines with different displacement and power output. Duratec power units offered better performance and fuel efficiency.

For example, the version 1.3 70 hp had Duratec engine producing the torque of 106 N⋅m. It accelerated the car to 100 km/h in 14.1 seconds. The top speed of the hatchback reached 167 km/h. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle was 8.4 litres, 6.2 litres – in the combined cycle, 4.9 litres – in the extra-urban cycle. The loading capacity equalled 400 kg.

A less powerful Endura-E (60 hp) engine was installed on the 1.3i version. It delivered the similar torque (105 N⋅m) but 0 to 100 km/h acceleration took 15.4 seconds, top speed didn’t exceed 155 km/h, and fuel consumption equalled 8.8, 5.5 and 6.7 litres in the urban, extra-urban and combined cycles respectively.

Trim levels of Ka RB

In different countries, Ka RB hatchbacks (1996–2008) were available in the following trim levels: Ka², Ka3, Collection, Luxury, Century, Studio, Sublime, Style, Style Climate, Zetec, Schulten, Cool & Sound, Eco and others.

The car was equipped with hydraulic power steering, central locking, height-adjustable seats, air conditioner. The rear seats had incline-adjustable backs. Windscreen heating and leather interior trimming were available in the Luxury trim level.