Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 28 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Kia Optima. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.3 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo 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 | 4.86 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`170 | 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 (€): | 7800 | 11 600 | |
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