D5 (2005 on) - Fuel Consumption

toymaker · Dec 2nd, 2008, 09:43

My 2007 new model D5 (185hp) V70 Geartronic is only returning 32MPG on a run. Its been back to have updated software but with little effect.Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Literature claims 39MPG.

Stuart50 · Dec 2nd, 2008, 16:57

Hi all,
Is there any body out there with the same problem as me ,the MPG on my D5 185 is Very Poor 26 around town and will not even get to 30 on a run ??? Had new software Installed ??
Just rung Volvo to see if there is a cure . I Have had 4 v70 diesel and they have all been very good about 32 to 34 around town and 40 on a run

So has any body got the same PROBLEM

oilburner · Dec 2nd, 2008, 17:22

Don't know if it helps but my experience with a 2008 S80 D5 auto (as I've said before):

18mpg around town, 28mpg combined and around 37 on a long 70mph run

That was with a brand new engine, taking it to around 2k miles with a couple of long motorway runs and a fair bit of urban and mixed driving too.

IMO, 32mpg on a run (how much of a run, at what speeds?) might indicate a problem, but there's too many variables to be sure.

Philthy · Dec 6th, 2008, 22:06

In my S80 D5 Geartronic I can achieve high 20s to 30 mpg around town. It drops if it's stop start stuff to low 20s. On a run I get an indicated average of 45mpg at a cruise controlled 75mph. If I switch to manual I can achieve higher figures around town. Mileage is just over 10k. I'm getting around 430 miles to the tank around town equating to an average of 23mpg. It isn't brilliant, but economy wasn't the reason I bought it. Comfort and practicality were my main reasons and it does them with ease.

tingy · Dec 6th, 2008, 23:50

i average 28-30 combined which i still think is great if i had the T5 id be averaging 10-12

foggyjames · Dec 7th, 2008, 13:24

That's crazy! Me and my housemate both get mid-high 30s (MPG) out of our PETROL S70 and C70 on the motorway at 70mph...the latter being a T5 auto. My combined MPG is typically 28-30 (mixed driving), and I'm not shy with the right foot. Ryan does mainly town driving (and Lincoln traffic is pretty bad), and averages around 20mpg.

Either the new cars are far heavier than the older ones (which I'm pretty sure they're not), or something is wrong.

cheers

James

saturnuranus · Dec 7th, 2008, 15:51

Those are good figures Jimbo. For comparison my 850 T5 will manage 23 around town and 32 on a 75mph run. With diesel prices staying hiked, the benefits seem to be diminishing! The weight of new cars surprises me every time though. My mums 08 C30 is only about 100 kilos off my 850 afaik.

Pete-V70 D5 2003 · Dec 27th, 2008, 11:08

Looks like this is the thing. If it keeps going in to recycle mode the mpg will suffer badly.

Poor mpg - http://tinyurl.com/72eu65

Particulate filter is standard
All versions of the new diesel engine have a particulate filter as standard equipment. It very effectively removes soot particulates from the exhaust gases, with filtration efficiency above 95 percent.

The filter is a CDPF – Coated Diesel Particulate Filter – in which a special coating helps burn the particulates. Therefore, no additives are needed, and the filter requires no maintenance. Burning away soot particulates takes approximately 20 minutes and occurs automatically at 500 to 1000km intervals, depending on driving conditions.

Rich5ltr · Jan 10th, 2009, 18:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by tingymagig

i average 28-30 combined which i still think is great if i had the T5 id be averaging 10-12

Can't agree with that. I have had numerous V70 T5s over the years and they always return about 25mpg. And that's never re-setting the trip computer so is for all types of driving. The D5 is by comparison very disappointing...

With the difference in price between oil and petrol I will certainly return to a V70 T6 in a few months time...

tingy · Jan 10th, 2009, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich5ltr

Can't agree with that. I have had numerous V70 T5s over the years and they always return about 25mpg. And that's never re-setting the trip computer so is for all types of driving. The D5 is by comparison very disappointing...

With the difference in price between oil and petrol I will certainly return to a V70 T6 in a few months time...

you havent seen the way i drive, my old 2 litre manual mazda 626 used to average 17 mpg and you think id get 25mpg out of a 2.5 v70 that weighs twice as much............................i dont think so!

Dec 2nd, 2008, 09:43	#1
toymaker New Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2009 19:46 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ross on Wye	Fuel Consumption My 2007 new model D5 (185hp) V70 Geartronic is only returning 32MPG on a run. Its been back to have updated software but with little effect.Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Literature claims 39MPG.

Dec 2nd, 2008, 16:57	#2
Stuart50 New Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2008 17:22 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mirfield	D5 New shape Hi all, Is there any body out there with the same problem as me ,the MPG on my D5 185 is Very Poor 26 around town and will not even get to 30 on a run ??? Had new software Installed ?? Just rung Volvo to see if there is a cure . I Have had 4 v70 diesel and they have all been very good about 32 to 34 around town and 40 on a run So has any body got the same PROBLEM

Dec 2nd, 2008, 17:22	#3
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	Don't know if it helps but my experience with a 2008 S80 D5 auto (as I've said before): 18mpg around town, 28mpg combined and around 37 on a long 70mph run That was with a brand new engine, taking it to around 2k miles with a couple of long motorway runs and a fair bit of urban and mixed driving too. IMO, 32mpg on a run (how much of a run, at what speeds?) might indicate a problem, but there's too many variables to be sure. __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Dec 6th, 2008, 22:06	#4
Philthy Junior Member Last Online: Dec 4th, 2012 09:10 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leicester	In my S80 D5 Geartronic I can achieve high 20s to 30 mpg around town. It drops if it's stop start stuff to low 20s. On a run I get an indicated average of 45mpg at a cruise controlled 75mph. If I switch to manual I can achieve higher figures around town. Mileage is just over 10k. I'm getting around 430 miles to the tank around town equating to an average of 23mpg. It isn't brilliant, but economy wasn't the reason I bought it. Comfort and practicality were my main reasons and it does them with ease. __________________ Youth is wasted on the young

Dec 6th, 2008, 23:50	#5
tingy VOC Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2020 10:50 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: watford View Photos By: tingy	i average 28-30 combined which i still think is great if i had the T5 id be averaging 10-12 __________________ IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM!

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foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	That's crazy! Me and my housemate both get mid-high 30s (MPG) out of our PETROL S70 and C70 on the motorway at 70mph...the latter being a T5 auto. My combined MPG is typically 28-30 (mixed driving), and I'm not shy with the right foot. Ryan does mainly town driving (and Lincoln traffic is pretty bad), and averages around 20mpg. Either the new cars are far heavier than the older ones (which I'm pretty sure they're not), or something is wrong. cheers James __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164

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saturnuranus VOC Member Last Online: Feb 7th, 2024 07:36 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sutton Coldfield View Photos By: saturnuranus	Those are good figures Jimbo. For comparison my 850 T5 will manage 23 around town and 32 on a 75mph run. With diesel prices staying hiked, the benefits seem to be diminishing! The weight of new cars surprises me every time though. My mums 08 C30 is only about 100 kilos off my 850 afaik.

Dec 27th, 2008, 11:08	#8
Pete-V70 D5 2003 Member Last Online: Oct 26th, 2022 16:59 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Newmarket	2005 Coated Diesel Particulate Filter Looks like this is the thing. If it keeps going in to recycle mode the mpg will suffer badly. Poor mpg - http://tinyurl.com/72eu65 Particulate filter is standard All versions of the new diesel engine have a particulate filter as standard equipment. It very effectively removes soot particulates from the exhaust gases, with filtration efficiency above 95 percent. The filter is a CDPF – Coated Diesel Particulate Filter – in which a special coating helps burn the particulates. Therefore, no additives are needed, and the filter requires no maintenance. Burning away soot particulates takes approximately 20 minutes and occurs automatically at 500 to 1000km intervals, depending on driving conditions.

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