Volvo V70 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 45 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Ford Mondeo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Galaxy, Ford C-Max, Ford S-Max | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo V70 2007 2.4 engine Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine: In early production engines, the camshaft timing chain often stretched, requiring timely replacement to avoid potential issues. The fuel system, equipped with piezo injectors, is highly sensitive to fuel ... More about Ford Mondeo 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 1 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo V70 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 554 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1745 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 21 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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