Ford Mondeo 2010 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is more dynamic to drive. Ford Mondeo engine produces 50 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Mondeo could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1440 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is larger. Ford Mondeo is 48 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 335 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Ford Mondeo has 219 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`320 | 2`020 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V40, so Volvo V40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 8200 | |
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