Ford Mondeo 2003 vs Volvo S80 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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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 | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Mondeo engine produces 40 HP less power than Volvo S80, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Volvo S80. Due to the lower power, Ford Mondeo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.8 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford Mondeo consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 S80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo S60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S80 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Ford Mondeo is smaller. Ford Mondeo is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo S80, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 440 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Ford Mondeo has 60 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: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Mondeo is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volvo S80. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo S80, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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