Xc 60 awd geartronic d3

shennachie · Jul 31st, 2012, 19:30

I am planning buying a new Volvo XC 60 D3 AWD GEARTRONIC. Has anyone experience of the true life MPG on this vehicle and how does the AWD cope in snow?

wimorrison · Jul 31st, 2012, 19:46

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Originally Posted by shennachie

I am planning buying a new Volvo XC 60 D3 AWD GEARTRONIC. Has anyone experience of the true life MPG on this vehicle and how does the AWD cope in snow?

I had the 163 d5 in a v70 and it was very economical, around 40+mpg.

The AWD works as it should however if the tyres have no grip then you are stuffed, I have winter tyres that I fit when it gets inclement and I have not be stuck since I purchased them,in fact I have pulled another XC60 on summer tyres out of trouble in snow

In summary, brill with the correct tyres, otherwise just like any other car in the snow

kenhickling · Jan 26th, 2013, 19:22

Only just got mine (a 2.4 D so I think similar to the D3 you are considering with 163 hp).
So mpg seems to be 39-40 on the motorway at around 77 on cruise.
on A roads it drops to 36-37 and on the mixed suburban commute it seems to be 30-32.

I appreciate this thread is a bit old, but thought i would share the info anyway.

Gazdok · Jan 26th, 2013, 22:28

We have the 3. generation Haldex in a V70 from 2006. The XC60 has the 4. gen. which should be better for response of rear wheel drive.
In snow mine is fine but purely because we have winter tyres fitted. On summer tyres you might be slightly better off compared to 2 wheel drive but steering and braking will still be abysmal.

I think MpG on newer models is a lot better. Ours is quite poor but then technology is more than 8 years old. You might get a better answer in the XC60 forum.

Pesky · Feb 13th, 2013, 09:22

I have a manual D3 XC60 with AWD. No issues on snow, just bear in mind in weighs 1.8tonnes, so plan the braking a bit earlier! ABS no help on snow / ice

markwar4 · Feb 20th, 2013, 20:14

V60 AWD coped admirably in the recent snow.

Jul 31st, 2012, 19:30	#1
shennachie New Member Last Online: Sep 25th, 2012 17:21 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portree	Xc 60 awd geartronic d3 I am planning buying a new Volvo XC 60 D3 AWD GEARTRONIC. Has anyone experience of the true life MPG on this vehicle and how does the AWD cope in snow?

Jan 26th, 2013, 19:22	#3
kenhickling New Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2015 21:15 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southampton	Only just got mine (a 2.4 D so I think similar to the D3 you are considering with 163 hp). So mpg seems to be 39-40 on the motorway at around 77 on cruise. on A roads it drops to 36-37 and on the mixed suburban commute it seems to be 30-32. I appreciate this thread is a bit old, but thought i would share the info anyway. __________________ Ken 2009 XC60 2.4D S AWD Auto

Jan 26th, 2013, 22:28	#4
Gazdok Master Member Last Online: Dec 31st, 2023 11:17 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wigston	We have the 3. generation Haldex in a V70 from 2006. The XC60 has the 4. gen. which should be better for response of rear wheel drive. In snow mine is fine but purely because we have winter tyres fitted. On summer tyres you might be slightly better off compared to 2 wheel drive but steering and braking will still be abysmal. I think MpG on newer models is a lot better. Ours is quite poor but then technology is more than 8 years old. You might get a better answer in the XC60 forum.

Feb 13th, 2013, 09:22	#5
Pesky Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2016 18:55 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire	I have a manual D3 XC60 with AWD. No issues on snow, just bear in mind in weighs 1.8tonnes, so plan the braking a bit earlier! ABS no help on snow / ice

Feb 20th, 2013, 20:14	#6
markwar4 V60 D5 AWD R Design Last Online: Mar 14th, 2013 09:56 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Worcestershire	V60 AWD coped admirably in the recent snow.

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