1997 Ford KA vs. 2015 Opel Karl
Dimensions Comparison

Compare the size of two cars side by side and see their differences at a glance. Simply enter the vehicle names, and our tool creates a clear visual comparison of their length, width, and height. This makes it easy to find out which car is longer, wider, or taller, and helps you better understand their overall proportions. Whether you are checking if a car will fit in your garage, comparing everyday models, or exploring larger SUVs, this tool provides a straightforward way to see all key dimensions in one place.

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1997 Ford KA (RBT)Change Car
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2015 Opel KarlChange Car
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Here’s how the 1997 Ford KA and the 2015 Opel Karl compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2015 Opel Karl comes in at 3675 mm (144.69 in), giving it a 55 mm (2.17 in) (1.5 %) advantage over the 1997 Ford KA at 3620 mm (142.52 in). Looking at width, the 1997 Ford KA spans 1639 mm (64.53 in), which is 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.1 %) broader than the 2015 Opel Karl at 1604 mm (63.15 in). As for height, the 2015 Opel Karl reaches 1485 mm (58.46 in), which is 102 mm (4.02 in) (6.9 %) taller than the 1997 Ford KA at 1383 mm (54.45 in).

Overall, the 1997 Ford KA is wider than the 2015 Opel Karl, while the 2015 Opel Karl is longer and taller than the 1997 Ford KA.

Length
3620 mm142.5 in
3675 mm144.7 in
Width
1639 mm64.5 in
1604 mm63.1 in
Height
1383 mm54.4 in
1485 mm58.5 in

1997 Ford KA Preview
3620 mm142.5 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-1.5%)
2015 Opel Karl Preview
3675 mm144.7 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+1.5%)
1997 Ford KA Preview
1639 mm64.5 in 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.2%)
2015 Opel Karl Preview
1604 mm63.1 in πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.1%)
1997 Ford KA Preview
1383 mm54.4 in πŸ”΄ -102 mm-4.0 in (-6.9%)
2015 Opel Karl Preview
1485 mm58.5 in 🟒 +102 mm+4.0 in (+7.4%)
1997 Ford KA
2015 Opel Karl

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Hatchback

Model Year:

1997
2015

Production:

1996-2008 Discontinued Model
2015-2019 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3620 mm142.5 in
πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-1.5%)
3675 mm144.7 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+1.5%)

Width:

1639 mm64.5 in
🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +44 mm+1.7 in (+2.8%)
1595-1604 mm62.8-63.1 in
πŸ”΄ -44 mm-1.7 in (-2.7%) - πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.1%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
1698 mm66.9 in

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1876 mm73.9 in

Height:

1383 mm54.4 in
πŸ”΄ -102 mm-4.0 in (-6.9%) - πŸ”΄ -93 mm-3.7 in (-6.3%)
1476-1485 mm58.1-58.5 in
🟒 +93 mm+3.7 in (+6.7%) - 🟒 +102 mm+4.0 in (+7.4%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

186 liter6.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -20 liter-0.7 cu ft (-9.7%)
206 liter7.3 cu ft
🟒 +20 liter+0.7 cu ft (+10.8%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

724 liter25.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -289 liter-10.2 cu ft (-28.5%)
1013 liter35.8 cu ft
🟒 +289 liter+10.2 cu ft (+39.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

870-890 kg1918-1962 lbs
πŸ”΄ -80 kg-176 lbs (-8.4%) - 🟒 +26 kg+57 lbs (+3.0%)
864-950 kg1905-2094 lbs
πŸ”΄ -26 kg-57 lbs (-2.9%) - 🟒 +80 kg+176 lbs (+9.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1265 kg2789 lbs
πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-10.3%) - πŸ”΄ -88 kg-194 lbs (-6.5%)
1353-1410 kg2983-3109 lbs
🟒 +88 kg+194 lbs (+7.0%) - 🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+11.5%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 5J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 155/70 R13 (W:155 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 165/60 R14 (W:165 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 165/65 R14 (W:165 | H:65 | D:14)
  • 185/55 R15 (W:185 | H:55 | D:15)

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