2007 Kia Rio vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Rio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Rio would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Kia Rio. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 529 kg more than 2007 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rio. (125 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rio. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rio | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Rio | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 10.1 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 | 1047 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
