Volvo V70 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 65 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 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 V70 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: | 4.81 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo V70 is 5 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | 1585 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volvo V70 has 87 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 0.4 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): | 2`390 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 9200 | |
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