Volvo V70 1997 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| 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: | 10.2 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 50 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo V70 could require 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, 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 V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V70 is smaller. Volvo V70 is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Volvo V70 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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