2011 Ford Mondeo vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 289 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga. 2012 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Mondeo | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Mondeo | Venga |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1343 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 48 L |
