Volvo V90 1997 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Petrol | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volvo V90) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Ford Mondeo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 267 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V90 engine produces 114 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo V90 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo V90 consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V90 could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Mondeo) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volvo V90) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 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 V90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo 960, Volvo S90 | Used also on Ford Escort | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.39 m | |
| Volvo V90 is 19 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V90 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 602 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | 1610 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V90 has 62 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V90 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Volvo V90 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2000 | |
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