Ford Mondeo 2007 vs Volvo S80 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | 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: | 145 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 115 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 10.2 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Mondeo consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80, which means that by driving the Ford Mondeo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Mondeo consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S80. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max | Used also on Volvo V70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford Mondeo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford Mondeo is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 3 cm wider, while the height of Ford Mondeo is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 554 litres | 480 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 74 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S80. The Volvo S80 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo S80, which means Ford Mondeo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`090 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 4200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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