The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Ford Mondeo Sedan 2.5 Turbo (07 - 10)
€ 31,100
€ 31,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi is 2.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller.
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
57.3
72
79.9
56.5
74.3
82.1
72 in
Width
74.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110
190.7
112.2
190.7
190.7 in
Length
190.7 in
110 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
3486 lb
Curb Weight
3455 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.89 %
General
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
TF
Generation
BA7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
134 hp
217 hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
240 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Performance
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
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26.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
26.01 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
25 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
39 mpg
25 mpg
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
725 mi
Range
468 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
725 mi
468 mi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
176.2 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
123.4 kWh
176.2 kWh
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Ford Mondeo 2.5 Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1034 lb
Maximum Payload
1362 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
