V70: Information - New shape V70 D5 Fuel economy - Page 6

Sean S. · Aug 21st, 2009, 19:49

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of the new RICA 'ecomomy' remap. It costs c. £400.00 & Vat but as I want to hang on to the car and the my annual milage (18K) I think it is worth it.

Any comments?

Sean S. · Sep 4th, 2009, 09:16

the RICA upgrade was quoted at £440! - probably not worth it. I think I'll change the car and avoid the D5.

Again, I think this a really great car let down by a crap engine. Volvo need to get their act together.The Audi A6 is not that more expensive than a v70!

locke · Sep 4th, 2009, 13:57

i got 43.1 mpg on a run from wrexham nort wales to essex nr dartford tunnel but now running around town gone done 30mpg but been driving carfull i expect it to go down to 25mph only time will tell the car is a 53 plate v70 t5

MartinK · Sep 15th, 2009, 16:46

I think I am doing pretty well.

2009 XC70 d5, now with 9000 miles. Tyres on "Eco" pressure.

Computer says 38.4 mpg. When I measure brim-to-brim, I think it's nearer 40.4 mpg (the onboard computer reads a couple of mpg "light" - interestingly my mates BMW reads the other way - he gets less actual mpg than the computer would have you believe!).

Also average speed (on computer) reads 48 mph, so you get the idea most of my journeys are long journeys (not used around town very often).

I'm pretty happy at 40mpg, but of course, a bit more would be great!

dodgyken · Sep 16th, 2009, 13:19

Mine is certainly better than it was new - and I can achieve "book" numbers on mixed driving.

MartinK · Sep 25th, 2009, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean S.

the RICA upgrade was quoted at £440! - probably not worth it. I think I'll change the car and avoid the D5.

Again, I think this a really great car let down by a crap engine. Volvo need to get their act together.The Audi A6 is not that more expensive than a v70!

How we differ! It was the D5 engine that led me to buy my xc70. It's a wonderful lump, low technology (relative to latest engines), but strong, reliable and charachterful.

I'm getting over 40mpg now (geartronic), and happy at that.

Most of my colleagues drive Audi, Merc, Beemer and similar "exec" cars - when we chat about cars in the office, the Volvo is just as good or better at mpg compared like-for-like...

If you want 55mpg buy a small diesel 1-series BMW.

If you want a large, exec car with space and build quality (as well as 4wd and geartronic) the Volvo's hard to beat...

T5R+ · Sep 25th, 2009, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinK

If you want 55mpg buy a V70/S60/S80 with EuIII.

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ETA -

Sorry, but I am one of the unhappy V70 P3 owners who used to clear 50+MPG with the old cars (2004-7) but cannot get more than low/mid-40s with generation 3 D5 (>2008),

If anyone is running a 205BHP V70 D5, would be interested in your real-life MPG.

rhinogolf · Nov 13th, 2009, 22:30

Can some1 explain to me how the RICA upgrade works im currently getting 30mpg in v70 D5 06 plate this is 15MPG lower than my previous v70

Aug 21st, 2009, 19:49	#51
Sean S. New Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2011 16:49 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edinburgh	Thanks for the info. I'm thinking of the new RICA 'ecomomy' remap. It costs c. £400.00 & Vat but as I want to hang on to the car and the my annual milage (18K) I think it is worth it. Any comments?

Sep 4th, 2009, 09:16	#52
Sean S. New Member Last Online: Apr 21st, 2011 16:49 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edinburgh	the RICA upgrade was quoted at £440! - probably not worth it. I think I'll change the car and avoid the D5. Again, I think this a really great car let down by a crap engine. Volvo need to get their act together.The Audi A6 is not that more expensive than a v70!

Sep 4th, 2009, 13:57	#53
locke Junior Member Last Online: Jan 26th, 2014 21:39 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: essex	i got 43.1 mpg on a run from wrexham nort wales to essex nr dartford tunnel but now running around town gone done 30mpg but been driving carfull i expect it to go down to 25mph only time will tell the car is a 53 plate v70 t5

Sep 15th, 2009, 16:46	#54
MartinK Senior Member Last Online: Jan 10th, 2019 14:27 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh & Aviemore	I think I am doing pretty well. 2009 XC70 d5, now with 9000 miles. Tyres on "Eco" pressure. Computer says 38.4 mpg. When I measure brim-to-brim, I think it's nearer 40.4 mpg (the onboard computer reads a couple of mpg "light" - interestingly my mates BMW reads the other way - he gets less actual mpg than the computer would have you believe!). Also average speed (on computer) reads 48 mph, so you get the idea most of my journeys are long journeys (not used around town very often). I'm pretty happy at 40mpg, but of course, a bit more would be great!

Sep 16th, 2009, 13:19	#55
dodgyken Master Member Last Online: May 13th, 2014 14:41 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Zollikon	Mine is certainly better than it was new - and I can achieve "book" numbers on mixed driving.

Nov 13th, 2009, 22:30	#58
rhinogolf Junior Member Last Online: Feb 16th, 2012 16:05 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: YORK	Can some1 explain to me how the RICA upgrade works im currently getting 30mpg in v70 D5 06 plate this is 15MPG lower than my previous v70

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