Volvo S80 2003 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 130 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 5.9 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 1.9 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 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1210 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: | 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: | Used also on Volvo S60 | 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: | no data | 1`980 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | 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 (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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