Volvo XC70 2002 vs Ford Mondeo 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 163 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 73 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: Automatic four-wheel drive with torque transfer to rear axle via viscous clutch when front wheels slip. Electronic traction control on front wheels (TRACS), which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) | |||
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 XC70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30 | 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 XC70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 485 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1641 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Volvo XC70 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Mondeo (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Volvo XC70 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`140 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Ford Mondeo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo XC70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Ford Mondeo, so Ford Mondeo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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