Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Kia Optima 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 325 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 14 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 6.0 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| 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): | 2`250 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Optima scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 9200 | |
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