2008 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Kia Sorento (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |