Volvo XC70 2007 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC70 engine produces 15 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo XC70 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC70 could require 345 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 | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volvo XC70 has 4x4: The car is equipped with Haldex (Generation III up to 2008 and Generation IV since 2008) proactive automatic four-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50/50 torque split. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60 | Used also on Ford Galaxy | |
| 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 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 XC70 2007 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 1 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Volvo XC70 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1680 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC70 has 86 litres more trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`100 | 2`320 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 4000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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