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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 362 kg more than 2010 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 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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2010 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |