My XC60 D5 vs my wife's V40 CC D4

m2srt · Jan 21st, 2015, 18:33

So, SWMBO collected her new car today, based on my recommendation she bought a Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic. She loves it! After being allowed a little play in it I've come away with huge admiration for the D4/8 speed auto combo. First of all, we are limiting it to about 3000rpm for the first 1000 miles but even so it would leave my 215hp XC60 auto for dead! The refinement of the VEA is very impressive as is the marriage between engine and transmission. My only issue is that 400nm can very easily overwhelm the chassis but that can be fun too! Will be interesting to see if it has a drink problem! At the moment, 38mpg is showing on the computer, just driving locally but I'm confident that will improve with time.

CDJ · Jan 21st, 2015, 19:44

Love our XC60...but that would be my ideal...were it not for one wife and many kids...

NewVolvo · Jan 22nd, 2015, 09:27

My wife has the 2013 V40 D4 Geartronic (5-pot, 180bhp/6-speed auto) and that is quick! The new VEA D4 is even quicker.... sure will put a smile on your and your wife's face

m2srt · Jan 22nd, 2015, 11:04

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Originally Posted by NewVolvo

My wife has the 2013 V40 D4 Geartronic (5-pot, 180bhp/6-speed auto) and that is quick! The new VEA D4 is even quicker.... sure will put a smile on your and your wife's face

It may be the only thing that can!

Yes the car is quick, even bordering on last gen 'hot hatch' quick! I really hope the next XC60 has a 'hot' version so that I can keep up with her.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 22nd, 2015, 19:08

The V40 is a fantastic car and there is no way an XC60 is going to match the handling, it would only be a competition on the straight.

Be interested to know the mpg when it has some miles on it. My wife has the D2 power shift version. There is a T5 AWD version as well!

m2srt · Jan 22nd, 2015, 19:36

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

The V40 is a fantastic car and there is no way an XC60 is going to match the handling, it would only be a competition on the straight.

Be interested to know the mpg when it has some miles on it. My wife has the D2 power shift version. There is a T5 AWD version as well!

My XC60 D5 is not a slow car by any means but the V40 CC D4 actually feels as quick as my previous car, a Mk6 Golf GTI! I guess thats the 400nm of torque making themselves felt, lol.

RoyMacDonald · Jan 22nd, 2015, 19:54

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Originally Posted by m2srt

My XC60 D5 is not a slow car by any means but the V40 CC D4 actually feels as quick as my previous car, a Mk6 Golf GTI! I guess thats the 400nm of torque making themselves felt, lol.

Can be given a RICA tweak as well. Sorry that's for the old D4. The new engine hasn't got a tweak yet.

201 hp @ 3800 rpm + 24 hp
451 Nm @ 2000 rpm + 51 Nm

Jan 21st, 2015, 18:33	#1
m2srt Senior Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2022 17:02 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Elland	My XC60 D5 vs my wife's V40 CC D4 So, SWMBO collected her new car today, based on my recommendation she bought a Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Geartronic. She loves it! After being allowed a little play in it I've come away with huge admiration for the D4/8 speed auto combo. First of all, we are limiting it to about 3000rpm for the first 1000 miles but even so it would leave my 215hp XC60 auto for dead! The refinement of the VEA is very impressive as is the marriage between engine and transmission. My only issue is that 400nm can very easily overwhelm the chassis but that can be fun too! Will be interesting to see if it has a drink problem! At the moment, 38mpg is showing on the computer, just driving locally but I'm confident that will improve with time. __________________ MY2016 BMW X5 SE 40d, Space Grey, 449 Wheels, Driving Assistant Plus. Power Front Seats, Privacy Glass, American Oak Inlays, Terra Dakota Leather. Previously, MY2013 XC60 SE LUX D5 Geartronic.

Jan 21st, 2015, 19:44	#2
CDJ Member Last Online: May 5th, 2019 10:07 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiltshire	Green Eyed...just a little... Love our XC60...but that would be my ideal...were it not for one wife and many kids...

Jan 22nd, 2015, 09:27	#3
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 19:52 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	My wife has the 2013 V40 D4 Geartronic (5-pot, 180bhp/6-speed auto) and that is quick! The new VEA D4 is even quicker.... sure will put a smile on your and your wife's face __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Jan 22nd, 2015, 19:08	#5
RoyMacDonald VOC Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2023 11:27 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rye, East Sussex View Photos By: RoyMacDonald	The V40 is a fantastic car and there is no way an XC60 is going to match the handling, it would only be a competition on the straight. Be interested to know the mpg when it has some miles on it. My wife has the D2 power shift version. There is a T5 AWD version as well! __________________ 1984 245 SE 1986 345 SE Auto 1991 940 TD Auto 2003 XC90 D5 SE AWD Geartronic2002 V70 D5 SE Auto 2014 V40 D2 SE Tiptronic Cross Country 2017 V40 D2 Cross Country Geartronic Pro 2015 XC60 D5 Polestar SE Lux Nav AWD Geartronic Last edited by RoyMacDonald; Jan 22nd, 2015 at 19:10.

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