Kia Magentis 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Magentis engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Kia Magentis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Magentis consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Kia Magentis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Magentis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Magentis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Magentis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Kia Magentis is 1 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Magentis is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
816 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Magentis has 80 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Kia Magentis uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Magentis is 0.7 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Kia Magentis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`045 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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