The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.3 Durashift-6-tronic (07 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 30,200
€ 29,600
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Ford Mondeo 2.3 is 2.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower.
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
56.5
74.3
82.1
57.3
72
79.9
74.3 in
Width
72 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
56.5 in
Height
57.3 in
112.2
190.7
110
190.7
190.7 in
Length
190.7 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.03 %
General
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
BA7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6500 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
158 hp
163 hp
KIA Optima 2.0
153 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.3
153 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 2.0
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 2.0
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21.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.3
21.5 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.3
25 mpg
31 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
572 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.3
468 mi
572 mi
KIA Optima 2.0
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
144 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.3
176.2 kWh
144 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.3
KIA Optima 2.0
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1376 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
