2006 Kia Carens vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 8 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Kia Carens (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mondeo. 2011 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carens | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carens | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1541 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |