2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 129 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.

Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2001 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2001 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ford Mondeo 2005 Kia Sorento
Make Ford Kia
Model Mondeo Sorento
Year Released 2001 2005
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1896 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1549 kg
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 80 L


 

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