2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 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 353 kg more than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 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 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |