Volvo XC70 2011 vs Ford Mondeo 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 75 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 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 1.2 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 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1480 km on highway | ||
| 860 km with real consumption | 1020 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: Vehicle has Haldex (Generation IV up to 2012 and Generation V since 2013) automatic proactive all-wheel drive. Haldex analyzes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a max 50/50 torque split. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.51 m | |
| Volvo XC70 and Ford Mondeo are practically the same length. | |||
| 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`400 | 2`290 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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