163 bhp performance any good ?
 

Hi

Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ?

Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ?

I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD.

I would love to hear any experiences with the 163.

Thanks Rob

For me the performance is more than adequate but most D5 owners will probably disagree. There are even an odd few who insist on the Polestar upgrade as 215bhp is just not enough for them :-)

weight, gearing and where in the rev range the engine develops the power will have more bearing in the real world than BHP.

simple answer is to go for a test drive and see if it suits you.

Was totally surprised at the amount of grunt when I first drove my d3 geartronic. :)

30-50mph in
3rd 3.8s
4th 6.1
5th 12.8
6th 27.1

50-70mph in
3rd 5.9
4th 6.0
5th 8.2
6th 10.8

What Car Figures October 2011 test of Audi Q5 Range Rover Evoque BMW X1 and XC60

Thanks for the figures Volvorocks. I cant find that group test on line ? Was it only in the magazine ?

Thanks

I obtained it from the actual magazine.Big picture of a blue RR Evoque on the front cover.October 2011 edition.

I think this might be true, picking up a D3 AWD today, will give you some feedback later........

Quick overtaking is no problem provided you start with plenty of revs. That simply may mean you change down to overtake, but nothing unusual in that.

The obvious thing to do is take one out for a test drive and see for yourself.

Just got the magazine and makes interesting reading.

And yes I will organise a test drive. I'd still be interested in other opinions. Especially anyone that's driven both the 163 and 215 ?

Thanks