Kia Optima 2001 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 181 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 11 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Coupe | 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 Optima might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Ford Mondeo 2003 2.5 engine: The LCBD engine features a multi-point fuel injection system, where each cylinder is equipped with its own injector for precise fuel delivery. This system is highly durable and reliable, with a low likelihood of ... More about Ford Mondeo 2003 2.5 engine | |||
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: | 368 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 132 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): | no data | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1000 | |
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