Ford Mondeo Sedan (2015 – 2018) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2016 – 2019): specs compared
The Kia Optima / Magentis is the more powerful of the two, with up to 245 hp against 240 hp. The Ford Mondeo Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.2 L/100 km. The Kia Optima / Magentis is the lighter car, from 1,460 kg against 1,485 kg.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Sedan
2015 – 2018
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2016 – 2019
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2015 – 2018 | 2016 – 2019 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 13 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 241 hp | 141 – 248 hp |
| Torque | 174 – 400 Nm | 196 – 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 12.1 s | 9.4 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 187 – 240 km/h | 195 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.3 L/100 km | 4.2 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,872 mm | 4,854 mm |
| Width | 1,852 mm | 1,859 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,485 – 1,589 kg | 1,460 – 1,605 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.