[Georgeandkira]

Needed insight request:
I'm in New Jersey, USA and comparing the vehicle/engine combos below.

2015 XC70 FWD 2.0l 4 cylinder turbo, 8 speed automatic.
2016 XC70 AWD 2.5l 5 cylinder turbo, 6 speed automatic.

Availability is fluid, so I'm not asking vis price or odometer reading.

In the XC70 line the 2.5l engine had been replaced by 3.0l and 3.2l inline 6 cylinder engines. Only the 2016s have the 2.5 as an option.

I believe the 6 speed to be the Geartronic; a fine unit.
Is the 8 speed a ZF or otherwise "good unit"?

I've owned 3 non-turbo FWD V70's with success. All 3 had the same 2.4l (2435 cc.) aka, the white engine. Turbo versions had a 2.3l 5cyl.

Is the 2.5l in a 2016 at all related?

Does the 4 cylinder have a track record of solid performance? Did Volvo install them in other vehicles, maybe 50/40 series cars?

Is the 8 speed there to accommodate a 4 cylinder engine? The 4 does make in excess of 200 hp.

I like the option of FWD but would rather avoid an odd-ball or eclectic drivetrain. Is this layout legit or is it gimmicky?

Any info on the drivetrains mentioned would help. I'd love to upgrade my current 2007 with a newer "P3".

I'm test driving a 2015 w/2.0l/8 speed tomorrow.


TIA