Volvo XC70 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | n/a NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 60 HP more power than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 554 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1745 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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