Ford Mondeo 2013 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 178 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 249 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 53 NM more than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.0 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1250 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Kia Optima, 2 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 505 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 76 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7800 | 8400 | |
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