Dropping three places from last year, the Ka is a regular at this end of the chart. While its enduring showroom appeal is a credit to its 11-year-old design, it isnÂ’'t as easy to live with as some of its newer competitors. Last place in the comfort category is due to the tiny rear space and basic front seats, while the same ranking for braking shows you expect a technology upgrade. Despite shabby build quality, thereÂ’'s a mid-table score for reliability, but itÂ’'s the thrifty running costs that lift it from the bottom of the chart.