Kia Optima 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 14 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.8 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Optima is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Optima is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 429 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Kia Optima has 76 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: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Optima is 0.4 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`250 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 7800 | |
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