Kia Optima 2015 vs Ford Mondeo 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Optima) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Mondeo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 249 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Optima engine produces 37 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, but torque is 91 NM more than Ford Mondeo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Optima consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1700 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Kia Optima gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 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`080 | no data | |
| 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 | 9600 | |
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