2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 619 kg more than 2005 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mondeo. 2005 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1437 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |