Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Kia Optima 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 10 HP more power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Kia Optima. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1140 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`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 12 800 | |
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