Back in a T5 again...MPG=woeful.

T5R92011 · Jul 26th, 2018, 15:38

I had forgotten just how horrendous these 2.5 low pressure turbo engines are on fuel around town. I last owned one in 2011 and remember it being heavy on juice but didn't really have anything similar to compare it to power wise.

Having owned a heavier S60 2.0T (180bhp) for the last 3 years, and given they are both 5 pot low pressure turbos with an emphasis on midrange torque, I thought MPG for both cars would be similar.

It isn't. I feel like I've just doubled my fuel bill.

This engine is the arch nemesis to today's fuel efficient "ecoboost/skyactive /bluemotion" save the planet campaign.

I have a sneaking suspicion that it's actually worse on fuel than the more powerful 2.3 and 2.4 T5 Volvo engines. Can anyone confirm this?

I love the engine. Not sure how long I'll be able to run it for (again!).

For reference, my S60 2.0T would average 25mpg with a heavy right foot in town, and easily hit mid 30s on a run.

Jul 26th, 2018, 15:38	#1
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 14:19 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	Back in a T5 again...MPG=woeful. I had forgotten just how horrendous these 2.5 low pressure turbo engines are on fuel around town. I last owned one in 2011 and remember it being heavy on juice but didn't really have anything similar to compare it to power wise. Having owned a heavier S60 2.0T (180bhp) for the last 3 years, and given they are both 5 pot low pressure turbos with an emphasis on midrange torque, I thought MPG for both cars would be similar. It isn't. I feel like I've just doubled my fuel bill. This engine is the arch nemesis to today's fuel efficient "ecoboost/skyactive /bluemotion" save the planet campaign. I have a sneaking suspicion that it's actually worse on fuel than the more powerful 2.3 and 2.4 T5 Volvo engines. Can anyone confirm this? I love the engine. Not sure how long I'll be able to run it for (again!). For reference, my S60 2.0T would average 25mpg with a heavy right foot in town, and easily hit mid 30s on a run. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com Last edited by T5R92011; Jul 26th, 2018 at 15:43.

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