Ford Mondeo Mk5 or Kia Optima JF?

2014–2022 vs 2015–2020 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: Mondeo Mk5 4,871 mm, Optima JF 4,855 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: Mondeo Mk5 541 l, Optima JF 552 l.
Lowest consumption: Mondeo Mk5 3.9 l/100 km, Optima JF 1.4 l/100 km.
Power: Mondeo Mk5 88–176 kW, Optima JF 100–180 kW.
Standard equipment: Mondeo Mk5 33 items (Trend), Optima JF 28 items (LX).
On Autodrom: Optima JF from €9,050 (1 listing); no Mondeo Mk5 is listed right now.

Ford Mondeo Mk52014–2022 · 14 engines · Trend, Titanium, Vignale, AmbienteSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Optima JF2015–2020 · 14 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, ClassicSpecifications →1 listing from €9,050 →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mondeo Mk52014–2022no listings	Kia Optima JF2015–20201 listing · from €9,050
Dimensions
Length	Length4,867 mm–4,871 mm	Length4,855 mm
Width	Width1,852 mm	Width1,860 mm
Height	Height1,482 mm–1,501 mm	Height1,465 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,850 mm	Wheelbase2,805 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume383 l–541 l	Trunk volume307 l–552 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,442 kg–1,730 kg	Curb weight1,480 kg–1,810 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank51 l–62 l	Fuel tank55 l–70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2014–2022	Production years2015–2020
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines14
Power	Power88–176 kW (120–239 hp)	Power100–180 kW (136–245 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.0–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.4
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.9 l/100 km · 1.5 TDCi 120	Lowest consumption1.4 l/100 km · 2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 EcoBoost 240	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.0 T-GDI GT
Top speed	Top speed240 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Trend	Items in the base trim28 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim43 · Vignale	Items in the top trim36 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System✓	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag✓	Driver's Knee Airbag—
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings1
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€9,050

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mondeo Mk5 or Kia Optima JF?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk5 4,871 mm, Kia Optima JF 4,855 mm (a 16 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,850 vs 2,805 mm. Boot: 541 vs 552 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mondeo Mk5 or Kia Optima JF?

The most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk5 uses 3.9 l/100 km (1.5 TDCi 120); the most frugal Kia Optima JF 1.4 l/100 km (2.0 GDI Plug-in Hybrid Sportswagon).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mondeo Mk5 or Kia Optima JF?

The strongest Ford Mondeo Mk5 makes 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240); the strongest Kia Optima JF 180 kW (245 hp) (2.0 T-GDI GT).

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