Difference's between T5 & 2.4T

alexward · Jan 11th, 2010, 13:25

As the title says, is there a real noticeable difference between a C70 T5 and C70 2.4T.
Thanks all
Alex

Clan · Jan 11th, 2010, 14:27

Yes a lot! the 2.4 T is relaxed and fast, the T5 a brute :-) you could have a 50 bhp difference

alexward · Jan 11th, 2010, 14:50

Thanks Clan. T5 it is then. Seems a bit of a buyers mine field. Or perhaps I'm being too paranoid! Used to cars that break. Maybe a high mileage Volvo won't!!

Hemichromis · Jan 12th, 2010, 15:34

T5 has more power but the 2.4t has more power from 1500-2400. doesn't sound like much but where in the rev range do you drive most?

NewVolvo · Jan 12th, 2010, 16:29

I would say that the main difference is that the 2.4T is a low-pressure turbo (usually first car of the start line) and the T5 is a high pressure turbo that would perhaps not be so good at low speed, low revs, but is a different animal once the revs build up.

The police uses them for a reason.....

FCPGroton · Jan 12th, 2010, 16:59

The plus of the 2.4T is that if you drop in a turn, it will have as much HP as the T5 if not more and a better power ban. If you are not thinking of turning the car at all, then the T5 it is.

Clan · Jan 12th, 2010, 17:02

to be honest i dont think you will find the T5 lacking anywhere in the rpm band !

Chris_Rogers · Jan 12th, 2010, 17:57

I think it depends what your driving style and use for the car is.

My experience:

850 T5, sluggish in town, but very fast once revs have built up.

2.4T (190HP LPT) much nipper in town and will ultmately be beaten by the T5 but probably only once legal speed limits have been reached.

later 2.5T (210HP LPT) 2003> nearly as fast as the early T5 and much quicker than the 2.4T.

storming · Jan 12th, 2010, 19:14

I was lead to believe that the 2.5t engine has a different compression ratio, which is higher than the T5. Which in turn is ment to give better low end pick up.

Chris_Rogers · Jan 12th, 2010, 19:24

Yes, that is true of both the LPT engines.

Jan 11th, 2010, 13:25	#1
alexward C70 T5 GT Spec Last Online: Sep 15th, 2010 19:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sandy, Beds View Photos By: alexward	Difference's between T5 & 2.4T As the title says, is there a real noticeable difference between a C70 T5 and C70 2.4T. Thanks all Alex

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Yes a lot! the 2.4 T is relaxed and fast, the T5 a brute :-) you could have a 50 bhp difference __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

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NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 16:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	I would say that the main difference is that the 2.4T is a low-pressure turbo (usually first car of the start line) and the T5 is a high pressure turbo that would perhaps not be so good at low speed, low revs, but is a different animal once the revs build up. The police uses them for a reason..... __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

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FCPGroton Trader Last Online: Nov 29th, 2015 20:12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT	The plus of the 2.4T is that if you drop in a turn, it will have as much HP as the T5 if not more and a better power ban. If you are not thinking of turning the car at all, then the T5 it is. __________________ FCP Euro Andrew Owendoff Communications Facilitator +1.877.634.0063 Get 10% off your order, use coupon code VOLVOFORUMUK : FCP Euro Official Car Parts Website <- Click

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Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	to be honest i dont think you will find the T5 lacking anywhere in the rpm band ! __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jan 11th, 2010, 14:50	#3
alexward C70 T5 GT Spec Last Online: Sep 15th, 2010 19:25 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sandy, Beds View Photos By: alexward	Thanks Clan. T5 it is then. Seems a bit of a buyers mine field. Or perhaps I'm being too paranoid! Used to cars that break. Maybe a high mileage Volvo won't!!

Jan 12th, 2010, 15:34	#4
Hemichromis Junior Member Last Online: Oct 8th, 2011 14:12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cambridge	T5 has more power but the 2.4t has more power from 1500-2400. doesn't sound like much but where in the rev range do you drive most?

Jan 12th, 2010, 17:57	#8
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	I think it depends what your driving style and use for the car is. My experience: 850 T5, sluggish in town, but very fast once revs have built up. 2.4T (190HP LPT) much nipper in town and will ultmately be beaten by the T5 but probably only once legal speed limits have been reached. later 2.5T (210HP LPT) 2003> nearly as fast as the early T5 and much quicker than the 2.4T.

Jan 12th, 2010, 19:14	#9
storming Senior Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2015 21:02 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: bristol	2.5t I was lead to believe that the 2.5t engine has a different compression ratio, which is higher than the T5. Which in turn is ment to give better low end pick up.

Jan 12th, 2010, 19:24	#10
Chris_Rogers VOC Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2017 16:55 Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: South Kent Coast	Yes, that is true of both the LPT engines.

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