Volvo V70 1997 vs Ford Mondeo 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 177 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13.6 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 113 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo V70 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 280'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo 850, Volvo S70 | Used also on Ford Escort | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo V70 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.39 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 5 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1610 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo V70 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. This could mean that the Volvo V70 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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