V50 and V60. 1.6 or 2.0 diesel

[vegasbaby100]

Hi all

I am thinking of getting the Volvo V50 or the V60 (if I can afford it) now im looking at the 1,6 nad the 2.0 diesel se versions.

The guy at the dealership reccomended the 1.6ltr. I usually go for 2ltr options as i do around 150 miles per day. Any comments or reccomendations would be great on the engines and the cars

[Ninja59]

it depends you will get a much better deal on a v50 as it is a run out car. the 1.6 has less go but better tax a lot lower not as much grunt as the 2.0 which is a five cylinder (D3 or D4) but you pay for it in tax really.

[SonyVaio]

Originally Posted by vegasbaby100

Hi all

I am thinking of getting the Volvo V50 or the V60 (if I can afford it) now im looking at the 1.6 and the 2.0 diesel SE versions.

The guy at the dealership reccomended the 1.6ltr. I usually go for 2ltr options as i do around 150 miles per day. Any comments or reccomendations would be great on the engines and the cars

My personal opinion is the 1.6 is too underpowered and the car/s really suit a 2.0d. There are plenty of happy 1.6 owners out there but having driven them I wouldn't go less than the 2.0 as a good balance between economy and power. Although I've not driven a V60 1.6d but as it is bigger than the V50 it can't be any better - only worse.

If economy is your main driving factor then definitely go for the 1.6 but if it is all round usability then go for a 2.0. I think with a 150 daily trip then you would enjoy the 2.0d better, of course best thing is to have a good test drive with both engines. I found with the 1.6d that I was forever doing excess gearchanges hunting, searching and chasing the fuel economy of the annoying economy indicator on the info display. In the end I gave up and drove normally and of course the fuel economy suffers. The 2.0 is just far better all round to me, good gear changes at the right point and speed to allow me to drive normal (easy going) without the excess gear changes and chasing the economy factor. It really did suit the car perfectly.

[kebab10]

Bigger is always best. Forget the road tax savings, its your right foot doing the buying! Go for a 2 litre at the very least.Try both, but I imagine you will find the 2 litre better unless you are a tree hugger!

[Axionknight]

Buy the 1.6d and remap it for a bit of extra poke, you'll maintain the efficiency (unless you boot it all the time, :P) and cheaper tax but should still have enough power for day to day driving.

If modifying isn't your thing, I'd go for the 2.0d, it's gutsy enough for just about any situation and still returns well at the pumps, where as a standard 1.6d is a bit weedy for a car this size.

[kebab10]

Dont see the point in buying a smaller engined car, remapping the electronics and expecting miracles. Start off with a good base, 2.0 ; and then if you must remap. Better result in the end. Not saying the 1.6 is a turd, but you cant polish a turd!

[SonyVaio]

Originally Posted by kebab10

Dont see the point in buying a smaller engined car, remapping the electronics and expecting miracles. Start off with a good base, 2.0 ; and then if you must remap. Better result in the end. Not saying the 1.6 is a turd, but you cant polish a turd!

I beg to differ - but only on the turd part!

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