another D5 or the new 2D 8sp

PEGE63 · Oct 1st, 2017, 16:56

I am thinking about changing my 58 (102K) and am not sure which route to go, especially with all the Dieselgate stuff going on.

Do I pick up a 14-15 plate D5 and enjoy a better performanc to my own D5 or do I go for the newer more economical 2D 8sp unit. Driven the latter engine in a V60 (manual) which I did not like as it was manual but then also a 3 day run in a V90 auto and engine is really nice BUT the D5 is sooo nice.

Pro's n cons please, I tend to keep my cars for 5-6-7years.

Tatsfield · Oct 1st, 2017, 17:05

If you enjoy power, the 215 bhp D5 is everything you'd want. It pulls like an express train and, for a large furniture carrier, mine's an XC70, it handles well and surprises German car owners.

. I'm sure the fuel consumption could be bettered but as this is my first diesel for over 30 years, I'm just impressed how far it goes on a tankful. Although since my previous cars for 15 years were all 3 litre V6 coupes, most cars' fuel consumption would impress me!

apersson850 · Oct 1st, 2017, 19:14

The diesel worries will, to begin with, probably mainly be focused on cars older than Euro 6 versions.
As a general rule, the new four cylinder (VEA) engines fulfill Euro 6 regulations.

Rooster · Oct 1st, 2017, 21:11

5pot D4 or D5,

Wouldn't touch the newer 4 pot VED engines unless you buy a decent warranty with it

steadvex · Oct 1st, 2017, 22:31

V60 hybrid let's you have an eu6 5 pot diesel with great economy, silly performance and no road tax...That's kinda why i got one although i have the earlier EU5 engine, think 2015 onwards are euro 6 compliant tho

The new 2l engines are very quick mind, i just miss the character of the earlier engines, they are defiantly better though. The new 8 speed auto boxes are also an improvement over the 6 speed ones.

Aa far as i can tell eu4 and lower will be affected by any proposed bans, so any twin turbo D5 should be ok...

volvoski · Oct 2nd, 2017, 06:56

I will miss the power of my wife's xc70 estate when we're done with it. That five cylinder engine has so much of it and all through the Rev range. At 215 Bhp I worried it might be lethargic hauling the extra diff and the heavy body about bit it never feels like a big car off the line . Will take some beating to replace it.

Oct 1st, 2017, 16:56	#1
PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	another D5 or the new 2D 8sp I am thinking about changing my 58 (102K) and am not sure which route to go, especially with all the Dieselgate stuff going on. Do I pick up a 14-15 plate D5 and enjoy a better performanc to my own D5 or do I go for the newer more economical 2D 8sp unit. Driven the latter engine in a V60 (manual) which I did not like as it was manual but then also a 3 day run in a V90 auto and engine is really nice BUT the D5 is sooo nice. Pro's n cons please, I tend to keep my cars for 5-6-7years. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

Oct 1st, 2017, 17:05	#2
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:02 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	If you enjoy power, the 215 bhp D5 is everything you'd want. It pulls like an express train and, for a large furniture carrier, mine's an XC70, it handles well and surprises German car owners. . I'm sure the fuel consumption could be bettered but as this is my first diesel for over 30 years, I'm just impressed how far it goes on a tankful. Although since my previous cars for 15 years were all 3 litre V6 coupes, most cars' fuel consumption would impress me! __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Oct 1st, 2017, 21:11	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	5pot D4 or D5, Wouldn't touch the newer 4 pot VED engines unless you buy a decent warranty with it __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Oct 1st, 2017, 19:14	#3
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:08 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	The diesel worries will, to begin with, probably mainly be focused on cars older than Euro 6 versions. As a general rule, the new four cylinder (VEA) engines fulfill Euro 6 regulations.

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steadvex Master Member Last Online: Jul 30th, 2023 19:01 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: cardiff View Photos By: steadvex	V60 hybrid let's you have an eu6 5 pot diesel with great economy, silly performance and no road tax...That's kinda why i got one although i have the earlier EU5 engine, think 2015 onwards are euro 6 compliant tho The new 2l engines are very quick mind, i just miss the character of the earlier engines, they are defiantly better though. The new 8 speed auto boxes are also an improvement over the 6 speed ones. Aa far as i can tell eu4 and lower will be affected by any proposed bans, so any twin turbo D5 should be ok...

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volvoski Senior Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 22:01 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: leicester	I will miss the power of my wife's xc70 estate when we're done with it. That five cylinder engine has so much of it and all through the Rev range. At 215 Bhp I worried it might be lethargic hauling the extra diff and the heavy body about bit it never feels like a big car off the line . Will take some beating to replace it.

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