Xc60 b4 mpg

senwar · Jan 18th, 2021, 08:38

Got a new XC60 at end of November and the MPG has really surprised me - in a bad way. Keen to know others stats?

I've currently done just shy of 1200 miles and its showing an average of 27.1! Now I'll accept a couple of poor trips recently due to snow etc but that mileage includes quite a few distance drives before lockdown.

I had to do a round trip yesterday of 40 miles and it averaged 25.8.

Fully understand there are a lot of factors in mpg, but this seems pretty awful in my view. I had a B5 petrol r-design on loan a couple of weeks back when mine was in for a check and that was showing an average of 36 for a return journey of 60 miles to the dealers and back - for the same journey, mine averaged 34.

My previous car was a D4 XC40 that usually averaged about 40mpg. I expected the XC60 to be slightly lower - but not this much.

Any ideas?

Cull06 · Jan 18th, 2021, 09:14

If that’s a B4 petrol. And you’re doing doing urban runs with that too, then I’m not entirely surprised with those numbers. It’s a 2 litre petrol in a SUV at the end of the day. Still a new engine so hopefully will improve a bit in time though.

senwar · Jan 18th, 2021, 09:23

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Originally Posted by Cull06

If that’s a B4 petrol. And you’re doing doing urban runs with that too, then I’m not entirely surprised with those numbers. It’s a 2 litre petrol in a SUV at the end of the day. Still a new engine so hopefully will improve a bit in time though.

No - sorry its a B4 diesel not petrol

I'm used to mpg improving as the engine loosens - and appreciate the cold weather doesn't help, but this just seems excessively poor.

Vinesh · Jan 18th, 2021, 10:27

Check your tyre pressures. I have a B5 Diesel - i was not impressed with MPG either. Increasing the tyre pressures to 38psi all round made a difference - went from 30ish to 36-37 and even 40mpg on a motorway run.

I was surprised by the difference, it may be that i got used to the car etc. Bought mine in Nov as well.

senwar · Jan 18th, 2021, 10:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinesh

Check your tyre pressures. I have a B5 Diesel - i was not impressed with MPG either. Increasing the tyre pressures to 38psi all round made a difference - went from 30ish to 36-37 and even 40mpg on a motorway run.

I was surprised by the difference, it may be that i got used to the car etc. Bought mine in Nov as well.

Thanks - I'll have a look into this too.

AndyJudge · Jan 18th, 2021, 22:10

New car still loosening up should see the MPG go up when it's bedded in properly.

Also diesels in cold weather take an age to warm up & get to efficient operating temps.

In the cold last week with the car having sat unmoved since New Year my 2015 D5 with 80K on he clock was showing an instant MPG in the mid-teens for the first 5 miles or so

Scotty51 · Jan 19th, 2021, 08:59

I have a B4 diesel with 800 miles on the clock. Warmed up on the motorway I show 41-42 mpg. A recent run round town not warmed up but doing about 15minutes driving showed 30mpg.
Tyres are at 38psi and I use Esso Supreme fuel. The better quality fuel always increases mpg.

Clan · Jan 19th, 2021, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinesh

Check your tyre pressures. I have a B5 Diesel - i was not impressed with MPG either. Increasing the tyre pressures to 38psi all round made a difference - went from 30ish to 36-37 and even 40mpg on a motorway run.

I was surprised by the difference, it may be that i got used to the car etc. Bought mine in Nov as well.

This is a massive problem these days . I would say in my experience checking about 4 sets a day for the last 40+ years that 90% of volvo tyre pressures are very low , resulting in :
poor fuel consumption
premature wear on the tyre edges .
Buckled wheel rims
just set them to 38 psi and keep an eye on them regularly .

With a volvo on a flat smooth floor you should be able to push it with one hand ..

senwar · Jan 21st, 2021, 08:26

Thanks all

I've not been out since but will adjust the tyres at the weekend.

Having had diesels for the last 10yrs and new cars for much longer, this feels more than just engine loosening up.

Will sort tyres and see how it is over a month. thanks again

Fursty Ferret · Jan 21st, 2021, 10:07

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just set them to 38 psi and keep an eye on them regularly .

Don't you find that 38 psi introduces a lot of road noise? I tried mine at 38 psi for a bit but on the motorway the tyre noise sounded like I'd left the back windows open slightly.

Jan 18th, 2021, 08:38	#1
senwar Junior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 08:12 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sheffield	Xc60 b4 mpg Got a new XC60 at end of November and the MPG has really surprised me - in a bad way. Keen to know others stats? I've currently done just shy of 1200 miles and its showing an average of 27.1! Now I'll accept a couple of poor trips recently due to snow etc but that mileage includes quite a few distance drives before lockdown. I had to do a round trip yesterday of 40 miles and it averaged 25.8. Fully understand there are a lot of factors in mpg, but this seems pretty awful in my view. I had a B5 petrol r-design on loan a couple of weeks back when mine was in for a check and that was showing an average of 36 for a return journey of 60 miles to the dealers and back - for the same journey, mine averaged 34. My previous car was a D4 XC40 that usually averaged about 40mpg. I expected the XC60 to be slightly lower - but not this much. Any ideas?

Jan 18th, 2021, 09:14	#2
Cull06 Master Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 18:31 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: -	If that’s a B4 petrol. And you’re doing doing urban runs with that too, then I’m not entirely surprised with those numbers. It’s a 2 litre petrol in a SUV at the end of the day. Still a new engine so hopefully will improve a bit in time though. __________________ Polestar Engineered XC60 (MY20)

Jan 18th, 2021, 22:10	#6
AndyJudge Premier Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2024 17:40 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Hebburn	New car still loosening up should see the MPG go up when it's bedded in properly. Also diesels in cold weather take an age to warm up & get to efficient operating temps. In the cold last week with the car having sat unmoved since New Year my 2015 D5 with 80K on he clock was showing an instant MPG in the mid-teens for the first 5 miles or so __________________ Current 2015 XC60 D5 AWD - Caspian Blue Previous 2012 XC60 D5 AWD - Seashell Metallic Previous 2005 S60 D5 Geartronic - Gunmetal Previous 2001 C70 T5 GT Auto Convertible - Saffron Previous 1999 S40 XS - Silver

Jan 18th, 2021, 10:27	#4
Vinesh Junior Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 13:06 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Birmingham	Check your tyre pressures. I have a B5 Diesel - i was not impressed with MPG either. Increasing the tyre pressures to 38psi all round made a difference - went from 30ish to 36-37 and even 40mpg on a motorway run. I was surprised by the difference, it may be that i got used to the car etc. Bought mine in Nov as well.

Jan 19th, 2021, 08:59	#7
Scotty51 New Member Last Online: Jun 29th, 2021 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: oxford	I have a B4 diesel with 800 miles on the clock. Warmed up on the motorway I show 41-42 mpg. A recent run round town not warmed up but doing about 15minutes driving showed 30mpg. Tyres are at 38psi and I use Esso Supreme fuel. The better quality fuel always increases mpg.

Jan 21st, 2021, 08:26	#9
senwar Junior Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2023 08:12 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Sheffield	Thanks all I've not been out since but will adjust the tyres at the weekend. Having had diesels for the last 10yrs and new cars for much longer, this feels more than just engine loosening up. Will sort tyres and see how it is over a month. thanks again

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