Ford Mondeo 1996 vs Volvo V90 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.9 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 267 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V90 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 88 HP less power than Volvo V90, whereas torque is 109 NM less than Volvo V90. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 11.4 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V90, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
| Ford Mondeo is 19 cm shorter than the Volvo V90, width is practically the same , while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1610 litres | 1702 litres | |
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Volvo V90 has more luggage space. Ford Mondeo has 62 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V90 (by 92 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V90, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`950 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
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