2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Ford Mondeo and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Mondeo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |