2006 Kia Picanto 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 Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto 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 (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 440 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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Picanto | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |