2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 493 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |