2009 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (223 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
