2001 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 340 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Sportage |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |