The Comparative Analysis :
Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi DCT (16 - 18)
€ 31,200

€ 32,100

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100
ⓘ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. The Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo is 0.4 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
56.5
74.3
82.1
57.7
73.2
83.5
74.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
112.2
190.7
110.4
191.1
190.7 in
Length
191.1 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
110.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3455 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.37 %

General
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
BA7
Generation
JF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 4000 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
217 hp
139 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.45 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
15.92 lb/hp
25.45 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
25 mpg
53 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
468 mi
Range
989 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
468 mi
989 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
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).
90.4 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
176.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1362 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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