2011 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2011 Kia Optima
To start off, both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Kia Optima were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Ford Transit Connect and 2011 Kia Optima are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Optima (274 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Optima should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 39 kg more than 2011 Kia Optima.
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 Kia Optima (364 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Transit Connect | 2011 Kia Optima | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Transit Connect | Optima |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 274 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4844 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1831 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2014 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2911 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |