Volvo S80 1999 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S80 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S80 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S80 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1630 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1250 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S80 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: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used only for this car | |
| 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: | 4.82 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
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Volvo S80 is larger. Volvo S80 is 9 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1106 litres | no data | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S80 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`140 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`550 kg | 1`492 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 488 kg | |
| Volvo S80 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Ford Mondeo. Therefore, Volvo S80 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S80 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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