Kia Optima 2015 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 28 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.3 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Optima could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1260 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 429 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 81 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`050 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 8200 | |
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