Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Volvo V70 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
| Ford Mondeo engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Volvo V70. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 11.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.54 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 1 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 575 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1745 litres | no data | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Ford Mondeo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`185 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`492 kg | 1`567 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 693 kg | 613 kg | |
| Ford Mondeo load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Volvo V70. Therefore, Ford Mondeo is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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