V50 2.0D vs 2.4D help needed! First time volvo buyer.

Sambear · Feb 28th, 2017, 00:05

Hey guys!

To cut a long story short which is the better engine? Im in the process of buying a V50 as my wife is now pregnant and i need an estate. My current car is a BMW 320d m sport saloon just for reference. Iv always been keen on the look of the R design V50 and they seem to offer alot of bang for your buck. My price range leads me to either the 2.0D or the 2.4D in Automatic with roughly 100k on the clock. I was a little concerned with hearing they use some ford engines? I may be wrong though, just never thought of a high mileage focus as a reliable car to purchase? So if anyone could shed light on either engines in terms of reliability etc it would be hugely appreciated! Fuel consumption isnt too much of an issue for me as the company pay for fuel. Thanks for your time, Sam

domhart10 · Feb 28th, 2017, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Sambear

Hey guys!

To cut a long story short which is the better engine? Im in the process of buying a V50 as my wife is now pregnant and i need an estate. My current car is a BMW 320d m sport saloon just for reference. Iv always been keen on the look of the R design V50 and they seem to offer alot of bang for your buck. My price range leads me to either the 2.0D or the 2.4D in Automatic with roughly 100k on the clock. I was a little concerned with hearing they use some ford engines? I may be wrong though, just never thought of a high mileage focus as a reliable car to purchase? So if anyone could shed light on either engines in terms of reliability etc it would be hugely appreciated! Fuel consumption isnt too much of an issue for me as the company pay for fuel. Thanks for your time, Sam

id go for the 2.4D, if mpg isnt much of a concern id look towards the petrols engines.

steV50 · Feb 28th, 2017, 12:51

The 2.4D5 is a five cylinder Volvo engine whereas the 4 cylinder 2.0D is a Ford/PSA engine.

If you are looking at an automatic the D5 has a conventional torque converter automatic gearbox and the 2.0D has a twin clutch Ford powershift transmission.

I would go with the D5 but if you are looking at a car with around 100k miles then I think the cambelt is due for replacement around this mileage.

If you do a search on the C30/S40/V50 forum I think someone posted a buyers guide to the V50.

civilservant · Feb 28th, 2017, 13:02

Don't get the 2.0D...pile of poo.

Horton · Feb 28th, 2017, 21:14

D3 would be my choice, lovely engine and much smoother than the D5, auto seems to cope well with this combination. 2.0D is fine, but avoid the power shift auto box fitted the 2.0D - that can be a bit troublesome and expensive to put right... Most are reliable, it's just the one that's not will leave a sink hole sized dent in your wallet!

SIAMBLUE · Feb 28th, 2017, 22:44

Please do not touch the power shift cars, endless stories of problems with them.

I have the 2.0d manual, if I had the money at the time I would've bought the 2.4d.

Sambear · Mar 1st, 2017, 23:50

Thanks for all your replys guys! Its very much appreciated! Right so it looks like i will get the D5 2.4d engine with auto box. Do these have this terrible powershift box or just the 2.0d? Thanks again!

steV50 · Mar 2nd, 2017, 06:37

Only the 2.0D has powershift transmission.

2.4D is conventional torque converter automatic transmission.

Bungo · Mar 2nd, 2017, 09:30

As said, if mpg, tax and insurance aren't a concern choose either.
All this talk of Ford engine and crap powershift is nonsense.
The engine is a PSA and basically a Peugeot . The PS box is lovely if not thrashed and maintained, like anything else on any car.

SIAMBLUE · Mar 2nd, 2017, 10:31

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Originally Posted by Bungo

As said, if mpg, tax and insurance aren't a concern choose either.
All this talk of Ford engine and crap powershift is nonsense.
The engine is a PSA and basically a Peugeot . The PS box is lovely if not thrashed and maintained, like anything else on any car.

100k power**** box I wouldn't gamble my money on it, you only have to read up about the endless problems with them and car is scrap if it goes wrong, the 2.0d DPF and eyolys is bad enough on these cars. It seems these cars are pot luck, some go for a longtime others don't.
To the op just do a lot of research read up, 2.4d auto or manual is the way to go. Just make sure the car if 100k has had the DPF and tank filled if it has them.

Feb 28th, 2017, 00:05	#1
Sambear New Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2017 23:51 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Stafford	V50 2.0D vs 2.4D help needed! First time volvo buyer. Hey guys! To cut a long story short which is the better engine? Im in the process of buying a V50 as my wife is now pregnant and i need an estate. My current car is a BMW 320d m sport saloon just for reference. Iv always been keen on the look of the R design V50 and they seem to offer alot of bang for your buck. My price range leads me to either the 2.0D or the 2.4D in Automatic with roughly 100k on the clock. I was a little concerned with hearing they use some ford engines? I may be wrong though, just never thought of a high mileage focus as a reliable car to purchase? So if anyone could shed light on either engines in terms of reliability etc it would be hugely appreciated! Fuel consumption isnt too much of an issue for me as the company pay for fuel. Thanks for your time, Sam

Feb 28th, 2017, 22:44	#6
SIAMBLUE Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 03:43 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ilford, Essex. View Photos By: SIAMBLUE	Please do not touch the power shift cars, endless stories of problems with them. I have the 2.0d manual, if I had the money at the time I would've bought the 2.4d. __________________ V70 P2 facelift T5 2.4 6sp manual SE Silver pearl (2005) 210k stage 2 315bhp V70 P2 facelift D5 6sp manual E4 Sport SE Ocean Race Blue pearl (2005) 97k, standard.

Mar 2nd, 2017, 09:30	#9
Bungo Premier Member Last Online: Oct 29th, 2020 23:25 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Midlands	As said, if mpg, tax and insurance aren't a concern choose either. All this talk of Ford engine and crap powershift is nonsense. The engine is a PSA and basically a Peugeot . The PS box is lovely if not thrashed and maintained, like anything else on any car. __________________ 2008 S40 2.0d R design auto powershift

Feb 28th, 2017, 12:51	#3
steV50 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 05:59 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dorset	The 2.4D5 is a five cylinder Volvo engine whereas the 4 cylinder 2.0D is a Ford/PSA engine. If you are looking at an automatic the D5 has a conventional torque converter automatic gearbox and the 2.0D has a twin clutch Ford powershift transmission. I would go with the D5 but if you are looking at a car with around 100k miles then I think the cambelt is due for replacement around this mileage. If you do a search on the C30/S40/V50 forum I think someone posted a buyers guide to the V50.

Feb 28th, 2017, 13:02	#4
civilservant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2019 19:38 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kent	Don't get the 2.0D...pile of poo.

Feb 28th, 2017, 21:14	#5
Horton Senior Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2023 13:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oxford	D3 would be my choice, lovely engine and much smoother than the D5, auto seems to cope well with this combination. 2.0D is fine, but avoid the power shift auto box fitted the 2.0D - that can be a bit troublesome and expensive to put right... Most are reliable, it's just the one that's not will leave a sink hole sized dent in your wallet!

Mar 1st, 2017, 23:50	#7
Sambear New Member Last Online: Apr 27th, 2017 23:51 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Stafford	Thanks for all your replys guys! Its very much appreciated! Right so it looks like i will get the D5 2.4d engine with auto box. Do these have this terrible powershift box or just the 2.0d? Thanks again!

Mar 2nd, 2017, 06:37	#8
steV50 Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 05:59 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dorset	Only the 2.0D has powershift transmission. 2.4D is conventional torque converter automatic transmission.

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