I would agree that the T5 is a bit heavy on fuel around town but less of an issue on motorways or just wafting around B road lanes but it is a great engine so I would ask if this is to be your only car, if it is you might prefer the diesels. The only real vice I have come across is the need to keep an eye on the 2 belts that power the alternator/Air con since if you lose one it can take out the cam belt and hence engine. I have just DIY changed all three with tensioners since a squeek had started and I didn't want it to get any worse !
Yes this is a heavy car but Volvo claimed 7.0 secs 0-60 for the manual t5 and 149 mph so it certainly goes.
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