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