V50 2.0d/D5 fuel consumption

tashlad666 · Jan 28th, 2013, 22:04

Had the ex-plod V70 T5 nearly 2 years now, and its costing a bloody fortune to run.

The next plan is a V50 r-design, but unsure about what to have powering it.

Obviously its going to be a vast improvement to the T5, the D5 seems the obvious choice, but is the 2.0D any better at all regarding economy?

After all it's still a big weight to get moving.

Cheers in advance.

SonyVaio · Jan 28th, 2013, 23:34

Yes the 2.0D is better for economy over the D5 but it is a choice of power over economy, although the 2.0D engine suites the V50 very well and is a nice balance between power and economy. You can also do a DPF delete (if applicable) along with a remap for even more horses out of the 2.0D and you'd be kicking on the doors of a standard D5.

If dropping from a T5 I think a D5 would be a good a natural choice for me anyway. Remap a D5 and your back to T5 power with better economy.

sprout99 · Jan 29th, 2013, 10:44

A remapped D5 will produce about 220bhp ish, 470nm torque and return 42 mpg with a generous amount of spirited driving.

The D5 has the twin pipes in rear bumper and 320mm (Focus ST) brakes
as std.

Also. The 5 pot makes a lovely noise

Jan 28th, 2013, 22:04	#1
tashlad666 Member Last Online: Feb 28th, 2017 20:10 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nostell, Wakefield	V50 2.0d/D5 fuel consumption Had the ex-plod V70 T5 nearly 2 years now, and its costing a bloody fortune to run. The next plan is a V50 r-design, but unsure about what to have powering it. Obviously its going to be a vast improvement to the T5, the D5 seems the obvious choice, but is the 2.0D any better at all regarding economy? After all it's still a big weight to get moving. Cheers in advance. __________________ S60 D5 163bhp '54

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sprout99 Master Member Last Online: Sep 28th, 2015 03:33 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Durham	A remapped D5 will produce about 220bhp ish, 470nm torque and return 42 mpg with a generous amount of spirited driving. The D5 has the twin pipes in rear bumper and 320mm (Focus ST) brakes as std. Also. The 5 pot makes a lovely noise __________________ Peugeot 208 GTi Prestige BMW 330d M Sport + Mk2 Golf Gti G60.... Last edited by sprout99; Jan 29th, 2013 at 11:46.

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SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Yes the 2.0D is better for economy over the D5 but it is a choice of power over economy, although the 2.0D engine suites the V50 very well and is a nice balance between power and economy. You can also do a DPF delete (if applicable) along with a remap for even more horses out of the 2.0D and you'd be kicking on the doors of a standard D5. If dropping from a T5 I think a D5 would be a good a natural choice for me anyway. Remap a D5 and your back to T5 power with better economy.

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