Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.4 | |
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The Kia Optima is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1700 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: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 2 cm longer than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 429 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 81 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.7 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`080 | |
| 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 | 11 800 | |
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