Volvo XC70 2013 vs Ford Mondeo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 215 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC70 engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Volvo XC70 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 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 XC70 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC70 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 950 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 128 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC70 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: | 4.84 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.50 m | |
| Volvo XC70 is 3 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo XC70 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 575 litres | 488 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | 1585 litres | |
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Volvo XC70 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 (by 15 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC70 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`390 | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Volvo XC70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Mondeo has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volvo XC70, so Volvo XC70 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 9200 | |
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