Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

2000–2007 vs 2000–2007 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Wagon

In short

Length: Mondeo Mk3 4,804 mm, XC70 I (P2) 4,733 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Mondeo Mk3 540 l, XC70 I (P2) 485 l.
Lowest consumption: Mondeo Mk3 5.8 l/100 km, XC70 I (P2) 7 l/100 km.
Power: Mondeo Mk3 66–166 kW, XC70 I (P2) 120–154 kW.
Standard equipment: Mondeo Mk3 24 items (Ambiente), XC70 I (P2) 34 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Mondeo Mk32000–2007 · 14 engines · Ambiente, Trend, Ghia, ZetecSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo XC70 I (P2)2000–2007 · 3 engines · Base, Comfort, SummumSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Mondeo Mk32000–2007no listings	Volvo XC70 I (P2)2000–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,731 mm–4,804 mm	Length4,733 mm
Width	Width1,812 mm	Width1,861 mm
Height	Height1,420 mm–1,441 mm	Height1,562 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,754 mm	Wheelbase2,756 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance209 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l–540 l	Trunk volume485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,345 kg–1,500 kg	Curb weight1,690 kg–1,740 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank68 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2007	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeWagon
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines3
Power	Power66–166 kW (90–226 hp)	Power120–154 kW (163–209 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.0	Displacement (l)2.4–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 2.0 TDCi 115	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · D5 AWD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 3.0 V6 ST220	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 2.5T AWD
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsAmbiente · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Ambiente	Items in the base trim34 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Ghia	Items in the top trim37 · Summum
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety6 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 5
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel—	Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate—	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

Length: Ford Mondeo Mk3 4,804 mm, Volvo XC70 I (P2) 4,733 mm (a 71 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,754 vs 2,756 mm. Boot: 540 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

The most frugal Ford Mondeo Mk3 uses 5.8 l/100 km (2.0 TDCi 115); the most frugal Volvo XC70 I (P2) 7 l/100 km (D5 AWD).

Which is more powerful — Ford Mondeo Mk3 or Volvo XC70 I (P2)?

The strongest Ford Mondeo Mk3 makes 166 kW (226 hp) (3.0 V6 ST220); the strongest Volvo XC70 I (P2) 154 kW (209 hp) (2.5T AWD).

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