2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 631 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 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 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1369 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |
