Kia Optima 2016 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Hybrid | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 203 HP | |
| Torque: | 189 NM | 345 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Optima engine produces 135 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 156 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Kia Optima reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.6 | 7.3 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 5.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Kia Optima over 15,000 km in a year you can save 855 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 3430 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
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: | 307 litres | 458 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1356 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Kia Optima has 151 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| 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`200 | 2`230 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 11 000 | |
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