average sedan and wagon version. A formula that can not be fashionable today as formidable as cars Renault Talisman ST, Kia Optima and Ford Mondeo SW Sportbreak arise. We compare them.

Our market has never consumed family versions -else it is in other European countries and now also demanded significantly average sedan, a combination the SUV format seems to be appropriate. The "purists" you will find in this type of models, best (Or natural) dynamic / space combination and, far from discussing their designs as might be old, the aesthetic appeal seems to be one more argument for these three cars that have gathered evidence today.

The excuse for comparative has been the New arrival Kia Optima Sportswagon, than on merit has earned the right to that we face two two recognized recognized models of generalist brands, like Ford, with its Mondeo Sportbreak and Renault, with his new Talisman Sport Tourer. Kia, Hyundai and moreover, thrive at such a pace and rigors such a fulfilling their products, and "they’re here", Leaving in many cases in the photo next to models that do not generate us in no doubt of its value and credibility.

Family: from only 1,000 € more

The main argument of these new versions is in your family load and versatility to face with greater assurance the summer excesses or transporting objects such as bicycles, for example. Properties that you come for just 1,500 euros more in the Kia Optima Sportswagon and Sport Tourer Renault Talisman, compared to conventional versions 4-door sedan. Ford Mondeo in Sportbreak the extra cost is only about $ 1,000, if any, to the 5-door version, some insignificant differences when dealing here with total bills over 30,000 euros always.

Interestingly, none of these family provides more trunk base saloons of departing (yield few liters), but they do if we take all the space to the ceiling. We have found bellboys and possibilities of similar load on the three, but best solutions in the Kia Optima SW, as a separator allowing narrow deep trunk and stabilize the load network and a roller which can be fixed to the ceiling, as a safety measure if the load exceeds the height of the backrest. In all three models, the backrests fold asymmetrically, thereby charging the possibilities multiply. Standard or as an option, all have the automated opening their respective gates.

Renault Talisman, Kia Optima and Ford Mondeo: your space

The habitability dimensions are also similar, very large in general, but stresses the huge legroom in the rear seats. Also before you breathe a lot of space and depth. Is the design of both what brings you to see different models. He Talisman is very avant-garde Reanult, its configurable frame (supports different timepieces designs and colors) and its central vertical large screen with a wealth of information that will require you to learn to use. In addition, through its Multi Sense system, proposes to adapt keystroke box watches and response engine and chassis to different tastes and demands.

By comparison, the new Kia Optima is extremely traditional Sportswagon. For this reason, it may be less flashy, but technically it is very complete and transmit a outstanding product quality. It has a central touch screen (seems rather small for what you get), but retains much physical control on the console. In between is placed the Ford Mondeo, with an inner definition conveys modernity, technology, order and quality.

SPACE	Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi SW	Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI SB	Renault Talisman ST 1.6 dCi
front width	147 cm	147 cm	148 cm
rear width	138 cm	139 cm	138 cm
front height	87-93 cm	91-98 cm	92-100 cm
rear height	90 cm	95 cm	95 cm
Legroom	79 cm	76 cm	78 cm
Trunk	530 liters	535 liters	535 liters

Renault Talisman, Kia Optima and Ford Mondeo: Dynamic

Dynamically, the Renault Talisman Sport Tourer relocates the edgier note. We have had a unit with the ZEN balanced finish, but very well equipped with an optional that make your a reference behavior in many ways. The integral steering 4Control, added to the piloted damping, Talisman converts into a car that carried to the extreme in their driving winding roads, it is incredibly simple, pleasant and efficient driving. Under normal conditions it may not warn you of what is hidden, except that only 2.4 turns lock to lock, maneuverability to park or do 90 degrees does not correspond with assimilated into a car almost 4.9 meters long. At Sport mode Multi proposed Sense system can increase agility and cornering stability, but more surprising how Comfort mode reconciles a smooth suspension with rapid reactivity and effective response without ever violating their attitude.

In its way, the Ford Mondeo Sportbreak initially it looks as good as the Sport Tourer and Talisman superior ride quality, by filter more refined and better soundproofing. With an address that can be somewhat heavy, his poise generates a lot of confidence and you also transmits first reactivity movements that takes you to want to keep pace with the Talisman in any way. But raise your cornering much takes you to feel understeer, ostentatious (feels somewhat loose in extension) and disharmonious Cruise. Simply cut a little pretensions to retrieve your Mondeo open paths in Pisa with a lot of confidence and quality. Optionally, the Mondeo Sportbreak You can also have adaptive damping which improves accuracy at high speed cornering, but without getting to approach the effectiveness of Talisman Sport Tourer.

For his part, Kia Optima Sportswagon no such concrete attitude remarks as their adversaries, even with the name Line GT tested, but it is enough for its great balance I feel good at all, as rodador long distances and twisted paths, even without the categorical tread Mondeo or magic talisman. In any case, It generates a lot of pleasure, by how he responds address, change, brakes or suspension. Touch and rolling mechanic Optima confirms that you lKia to evolution is not just what you see, also interior work, tuning and quality.

BENEFITS	Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi SW	Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI SB	Renault Talisman ST 1.6 dCi
Acel. 0-100 km / h	11,0 s	9.43 s	9.02 s
Acel. 0-1000 meters	32.80 s	30,90 s	30.70 s
Overtaking 80-120 km / h	7.82 s	7,95 s	6.57 s
Loudness 100 km / h	67 dB	65 dB	64 dB
Loudness 120 km / h	69.2 dB	68.1 dB	67.9 dB
Braking from 140 km / h	69.4 m	74.3 m	72.1 m
Weight scale	1,686 kg	1,643 kg	1,654 kg

Renault Talisman, Kia Optima and Ford Mondeo Engines and consumption

The best example may come from the degree of refinement that conveys the Kia Optima Sportswagon his 1.7 CRDI engine 141 hp, Soft morning start, contained noisiness and good response. Combined with a automatic double clutch and 7 speeds, is its lower power over its competitors which penalizes him, but not because they move with solvency and welcome to Optima.

The 1.6 dCi 160 hp twin-turbo of the Renault Talisman Sport Tourer soon they put some ground between the Kia, but the French dCi does not turn acceleration soundproofing and acoustic Korean CRDi, and direct-shift gearbox It does not have a 7th, as the Optima, which one vent few more engine rpm on the highway; or offer paddle shifters to deal promptly quickly a gear shift (if available sequentially from the same lever). The Road consumption are very similar, but not their autonomies. If he Kia offers a very generous 70-liter tank, compact model seems tank only 47 liters of the Talisman Sport Tourer.

Moreover, it was not possible for us to measure forces and one with an Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 150 hp with automatic change Powershfit double clutch. But while tested unit with manual transmission condition the confrontation, does not weaken the potential of Ford. 2.0 TDCI engine for the Mondeo also conveys a lot of quality, as does the smoothness and precision of its gearbox. 2.0 TDCI responds softly, finesse and power at all times and their numbers are subject to change, that make you give in recovery, but not in the acceleration capacity. Y their consumption are on the same line as the "little ones" engines rivals.

CONSUMPTION	Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi SW	Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI SB	Renault Talisman ST 1.6 dCi
Consumption city	6.9 l / 100 km	6.9 l / 100 km	6,8 l / 100 km
Consumption Highway	5.4 l / 100 km	5,6 l / 100 km	5,5 l / 100 km
average consumption	6.0 l / 100 km	6,1 l / 100 km	6.0 l / 100 km

DISCOUNTED RATES (JANUARY 2017)

Kia Optima 1.7 CRDi SW (between 26,550 and 35,500 euros)

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI SB (between 28,700 and 33,300 euros)

ST 1.6 dCi Renault Talisman (between 32,000 and 41,000 euros)

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