Kia Optima 2015 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.7 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 - 245 HP | 115 - 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 - 353 NM | 170 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 - 11 seconds | 7.9 - 12.1 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 - 8.3 | 3.6 - 7.3 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Mondeo. On average, Kia Optima equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1356 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 52 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Kia Optima can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`077 | ~ 2`218 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 10 200 | |
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