Ford Mondeo 2014 vs Volvo V70 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 14 HP more power than Volvo V70, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1500 km in combined cycle | 1550 km in combined cycle | |
| 1650 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 128 mm (5 inches) | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V70 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. Note, however, that this Volvo V70 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volvo V70 2013 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 5 cm longer than the Volvo V70, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 488 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1585 litres | 1580 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Ford Mondeo has 87 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. 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 Ford Mondeo (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V70, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`330 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 000 | 9000 | |
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