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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (128 HP @ 3800 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 Kia Sorento weights approximately 421 kg more than 2008 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
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 | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1564 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |