Volvo S70 1997 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo S70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S70 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo S70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo 850 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S70 is smaller. Volvo S70 is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo S70 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Volvo S70 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S70 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Volvo S70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`980 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volvo S70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo S70, so Volvo S70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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