Volvo S80 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S80 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S80 engine produces 144 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo S80 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S80 consumes 3.6 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 540 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1260 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 151 mm (5.9 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo S80 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.85 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S80 is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo S80 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 429 litres | |
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Volvo S80 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo S80 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The Ford Mondeo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S80 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`290 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 8400 | |
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