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Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

2000–2007 vs 2000–2005 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan

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Ford Mondeo Mk32000–2007 · 14 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, ZetecSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005 · 6 engines · LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford Mondeo Mk32000–2007no listings
Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)2000–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length4,731 mm–4,804 mmLength4,730 mm
Width1,812 mmWidth1,820 mm
Height1,420 mm–1,441 mmHeight1,410 mm
Wheelbase2,754 mmWheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance120 mm–130 mmGround clearance160 mm
Trunk volume500 l–540 lTrunk volume479 l
Curb weight1,345 kg–1,500 kgCurb weight1,405 kg–1,525 kg
Fuel tank58 lFuel tank65 l
Engines
Production years2000–2007Production years2000–2005
Body typeLiftback, Sedan, WagonBody typeSedan
Number of engines14Number of engines6
Power66–166 kW (90–226 hp)Power100–125 kW (136–170 hp)
Displacement (l)1.8–3.0Displacement (l)2.0–2.7
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 115Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0
Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.0 V6 ST220Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed245 km/hTop speed215 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · LX
Items in the base trim24 · AmbienteItems in the base trim17 · LX
Items in the top trim37 · GhiaItems in the top trim21 · EX
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control—Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows—Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 2
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket—
Equipment · Safety6 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels—R15 Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk3 4,804 mm, Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 4,730 mm (a 74 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,754 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 540 vs 479 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk3 uses 5.8 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 115); the most frugal Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 8.9 l/100 km (2.0).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS)?

The strongest Ford Mondeo Mk3 makes 166 kW (226 hp) (3.0 V6 ST220); the strongest Kia Optima I / Magentis (MS) 125 kW (170 hp) (2.7 V6 AT).

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