Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volvo XC70 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 100 HP less power than Volvo XC70, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Volvo XC70. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 390 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1650 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 1800 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1120 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 3 cm longer than the Volvo XC70, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1600 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 87 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC70. This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC70 (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo XC70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 12 000 | |
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