Kia Optima 2000 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.7 (petrol) | 1.8 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Ford Mondeo is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 134 - 181 HP | 90 - 226 HP | |
| Torque: | 169 - 245 NM | 165 - 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 10.6 seconds | 7.4 - 12.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 - 10.4 | 5.7 - 10.7 | |
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Kia Optima petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Ford Mondeo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 479 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 21 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.1 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): | ~ 1`903 | ~ 1`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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