Kia Optima 
    2000 - 2005 
    
    
       Kia Optima I 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Kia Optima I 2.0 | 136 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 | 169 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Kia Optima I 2.5 V6 | 169 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
      Kia Optima LX 2.7 V6 | 181 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
      Kia Optima LX 2.4 | 151 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
      Kia Optima LX 2.4 | 151 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
      Kia Optima 1.8 | 134 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
      Kia Optima 1.8 | 134 HP | Petrol | Manual 
     
         
     
    
    
    Ford Mondeo 
    2003 - 2005 
    
    
      Ford Mondeo 1.8 16V 110 Hp | 110 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
      Ford Mondeo 1.8 16V 125 Hp | 125 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       Ford Mondeo 1.8 SCi 16V | 130 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       2.0 16V Automatic | 145 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       2.0 16V | 145 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
       2.0 TDCi 115 Hp Automatic | 115 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
       2.0 TDCi 115 Hp | 115 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
       2.0 TDCi 130 Hp Automatic | 130 HP | Diesel | Automatic 
    
       2.0 TDCi 130 Hp | 130 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.0 TDdi | 90 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
        2.2 TDCi | 155 HP | Diesel | Manual 
    
       2.5 V6 24V Automatic | 170 HP | Petrol | Automatic 
    
       2.5 V6 24V | 170 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        3.0 V6 24V | 204 HP | Petrol | Manual 
    
        3.0 V6 24V ST | 226 HP | Petrol | Manual 
     
         
     
 
    Gearbox: 
Manual Manual     
 
    Engine: 
1.8 Petrol  1.8 Petrol   
Performance 
    Power: 
134 HP 110 HP     
 
    Torque: 
169 NM 165 NM     
 
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 
n/a seconds 11.6 seconds     
 
Kia Optima engine produces 24 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Ford Mondeo.   
Fuel consumption 
    Fuel consumption (l/100km): 
no data 7.6     
 
    Fuel tank capacity: 
65 litres 59 litres     
     
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     
 
Ford Mondeo has more luggage space.  
    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`865     
 
 
 
    Safety: 
no data no data  
    Quality: 
no data average  
    Average price (€): 
no data 1000  
    Pros and Cons: 
Kia Optima has     
    more power better manoeuvrability  
    
       
    
        
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