D4 vs D5

[Mr Mac]

My V90 D5 AWD returns 42mpg (mainly motorway with some fast A roads / town driving mixed in) my ex XC60 D5 (5 cylinder AWD) returned 39mpg over the same route long term. I was hoping for better but its OK given the cars substantial weight

[skippyfox]

Originally Posted by volvo s60 2001

The Power Pulse technology works only in 1st and 2nd gear up to 18 mph. So it doesn't help at all when you are moving at any speed above and push the accelerator hard.

Well that's a new one on me. If I stamp on the loud pedal at motorway speeds the car certainly picks its toes up when asked. And does so ruddy rapidly.

V90 D5 AWD R Design 68 plate Bursting Blue.

[Zebster]

Originally Posted by skippyfox

Well that's a new one on me. If I stamp on the loud pedal at motorway speeds the car certainly picks its toes up when asked. And does so ruddy rapidly.

V90 D5 AWD R Design 68 plate Bursting Blue.

The turbo wouldn't need the same level of help when running at motorway speeds. The exhaust flow would already have the turbo up to speed.