C30 General : - 1.8 2.0d

biggs312800 · Dec 6th, 2011, 17:41

hey guys

looking at a new car and ive been offered a 1.8 c30 but would like a 2.0d.
what is the 1.8 like to drive and looking at mpg between the 2 (1.8/2.0d full tank to empty)

its the c30 1.8 r design 08 reg

many thanks

Daim · Dec 6th, 2011, 18:46

The 1.8 is more greedy, as it is a standard petrol car with no "futuristic" things. Port injection, no turbo, nothing to go wrong.

The 2.0d is torquey but on the other hand looses its "temper" at a higher speed and turns into something like a slug - AT HIGH SPEEDS.

Okay, the 1.8 has a short geared gearbox, so it revs higher and it is a quick accelerator but not as quick as the 2.0d. I'd have fun driving one, though it lacks my "rev-willingness" desire, found in the 2.0l

The gearing allows it to be driven at 30 mph in 5th gear and it is nice a quiet.

If you're looking for economy, take the 2.0d. If you're looking for revs, take the 1.8. If you want a smooth and quiet engine, take the 1.8l. If you want a "oompf" feeling, take the 2.0d.

t5_monkey · Dec 6th, 2011, 21:03

I don't think the 1.8 will compare to 2.0D

7050man · Dec 6th, 2011, 23:00

I'd agree with T5, but if you only drive locally, then forgat any diesel and go for petrol.

biggs312800 · Dec 8th, 2011, 22:12

well i have a remaped t5 at the min so i was thinkng of selling it for something with more economy,

the 1.8 has only done 15k but i have had an s40 in the 2.0d so may look around at that engine again

but i know id be upset to let the t5 go

Dec 6th, 2011, 17:41	#1
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	1.8 2.0d hey guys looking at a new car and ive been offered a 1.8 c30 but would like a 2.0d. what is the 1.8 like to drive and looking at mpg between the 2 (1.8/2.0d full tank to empty) its the c30 1.8 r design 08 reg many thanks

Dec 6th, 2011, 18:46	#2
Daim Brit in Germany Last Online: Today 19:56 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bremen	The 1.8 is more greedy, as it is a standard petrol car with no "futuristic" things. Port injection, no turbo, nothing to go wrong. The 2.0d is torquey but on the other hand looses its "temper" at a higher speed and turns into something like a slug - AT HIGH SPEEDS. Okay, the 1.8 has a short geared gearbox, so it revs higher and it is a quick accelerator but not as quick as the 2.0d. I'd have fun driving one, though it lacks my "rev-willingness" desire, found in the 2.0l The gearing allows it to be driven at 30 mph in 5th gear and it is nice a quiet. If you're looking for economy, take the 2.0d. If you're looking for revs, take the 1.8. If you want a smooth and quiet engine, take the 1.8l. If you want a "oompf" feeling, take the 2.0d. __________________ The Best Nation Is Imagination 2010 V70 (Type 135) D5 (D5244T10) Automatic (TF-80SC)

Dec 6th, 2011, 21:03	#3
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	I don't think the 1.8 will compare to 2.0D __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Dec 6th, 2011, 23:00	#4
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	I'd agree with T5, but if you only drive locally, then forgat any diesel and go for petrol.

Dec 8th, 2011, 22:12	#5
biggs312800 Senior Member Last Online: Sep 7th, 2016 10:03 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: nottingham	well i have a remaped t5 at the min so i was thinkng of selling it for something with more economy, the 1.8 has only done 15k but i have had an s40 in the 2.0d so may look around at that engine again but i know id be upset to let the t5 go

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