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Sep 19th, 2011, 23:01 | #1 |
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163 bhp performance any good ?
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Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ? Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ? I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD. I would love to hear any experiences with the 163. Thanks Rob |
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weight, gearing and where in the rev range the engine develops the power will have more bearing in the real world than BHP.
simple answer is to go for a test drive and see if it suits you.
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Was totally surprised at the amount of grunt when I first drove my d3 geartronic.
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3rd 3.8s 4th 6.1 5th 12.8 6th 27.1 50-70mph in 3rd 5.9 4th 6.0 5th 8.2 6th 10.8 What Car Figures October 2011 test of Audi Q5 Range Rover Evoque BMW X1 and XC60 |
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Thanks for the figures Volvorocks. I cant find that group test on line ? Was it only in the magazine ?
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I think this might be true, picking up a D3 AWD today, will give you some feedback later........
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The obvious thing to do is take one out for a test drive and see for yourself.
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Just got the magazine and makes interesting reading.
And yes I will organise a test drive. I'd still be interested in other opinions. Especially anyone that's driven both the 163 and 215 ? Thanks |
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