Volvo V70 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 185 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 55 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | 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. | |||
| 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 | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volvo V70 is larger. Volvo V70 is 2 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo V70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Volvo V70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo V70 has 35 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Volvo V70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`165 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo V70, so Ford Mondeo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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