Ford Mondeo Hatchback (1996 – 2000) vs Volvo S40 (1996 – 2000): specs compared
The Ford Mondeo Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 205 hp against 200 hp. The Volvo S40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 228 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,204 kg against 1,240 kg. At 4,562 mm, the Ford Mondeo Hatchback is 82 mm longer than the Volvo S40.
| Specification |
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
1996 – 2000
|
Volvo
S40
1996 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1996 – 2000 | 1996 – 2000 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 205 hp | 95 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 138 – 235 Nm | 143 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 13.5 s | 7.3 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 228 km/h | 180 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.6 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,562 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,369 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,204 – 1,350 kg | 1,240 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.