Volvo S60 (2000 – 2004) vs Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Volvo S60 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 226 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 243 km/h. The Ford Mondeo Hatchback uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,309 kg against 1,440 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ford Mondeo Hatchback is 152 mm longer than the Volvo S60.
| Specification |
Volvo
S60
2000 – 2004
|
Ford
Mondeo Hatchback
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | United States |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 8 | 9 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 250 hp | 90 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 220 – 340 Nm | 165 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 – 11.6 s | 7.5 – 13.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 250 km/h | 180 – 243 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 – 9.3 L/100 km | 5.7 – 10.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,577 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,801 – 1,803 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,440 – 1,583 kg | 1,309 – 1,426 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

