Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Volvo V70 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 73 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 95 NM less than Volvo V70. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2001 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.49 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger, but lower. Ford Mondeo is 9 cm longer than the Volvo V70, 1 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1641 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 55 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Mondeo, so Volvo V70 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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