Engine: D5: - 163bhp v 185bhp - Page 2

Bashy · May 4th, 2021, 02:22

All i know is, the 185 WILL use a fair bit more in fuel.
my extra urban is under 30mpg, i can get it just over 35mpg as long as i drive like Morgan Freeman. Drive like i really want to im looking at mid 20's...

Ive see posts where the 163 does late 40's, i think it was, it matches my old Laguna...

Tax is about £29 a month.
Insurance about £24 a month with max NCD 20+ years (only 9 years are useable)

T5R92011 · May 4th, 2021, 02:40

My Euro 3, with a dodgy injector, boost leaks, a slightly sticky caliper and 430,000 miles is currently averaging 39.8 MPG.

I still find the engine nicely powerful, even though there's no way its putting out the full 163bhp or 340nm with the abforementioned issues.

Euro 3 is the place to be.

S60D5-185 · May 4th, 2021, 07:17

I've had 3 D5's over the last 12 years.

2 were 185 E4 and 1 was a 163 E3.

Whilst neither of the 185's have ever given me a problem with the DPF, I would still prefer the simplicity of the E3 engine .

If I could have an E3 D5 in my 2007 XC90 it would in my opinion make a good car better.👍

wirralepcs · May 4th, 2021, 11:05

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Originally Posted by Bashy

All i know is, the 185 WILL use a fair bit more in fuel.

Won't this be down to the transmission being automatic?

Kev0607 · May 4th, 2021, 15:32

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Originally Posted by wirralepcs

Won't this be down to the transmission being automatic?

Partially, but generally, euro 4 engines are heavier on fuel than the older euro 3's.

wirralepcs · May 4th, 2021, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

Partially, but generally, euro 4 engines are heavier on fuel than the older euro 3's.

Re your own car - what does P3 stand for in your own car description?

Kev0607 · May 4th, 2021, 16:56

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Originally Posted by wirralepcs

Re your own car - what does P3 stand for in your own car description?

"P3" stands for the platform. My car is part of the "P3" platform, as it was built between 2006 & 2016. A V70 or XC70 P3 would have been built from 2007-2016.

The older shapes would have been "P2" cars.

Millie20 · May 4th, 2021, 18:11

Just to chime in, 2006 d5 v70 (185bhp). I'm averaging 41.4 mpg at the moment. I mix between driving miss daisy when on the motorway (infrequently) and giving it something to write home about in the Oxon twisties.

The engine is very sweet when you need it, can't fault it.

May 4th, 2021, 02:22	#11
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	All i know is, the 185 *WILL* use a fair bit more in fuel. my extra urban is under 30mpg, i can get it just over 35mpg as long as i drive like Morgan Freeman. Drive like i really want to im looking at mid 20's... Ive see posts where the 163 does late 40's, i think it was, it matches my old Laguna... Tax is about £29 a month. Insurance about £24 a month with max NCD 20+ years (only 9 years are useable) __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

May 4th, 2021, 02:40	#12
T5R92011 FCW Auto Service Last Online: Today 20:11 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Gloucester	My Euro 3, with a dodgy injector, boost leaks, a slightly sticky caliper and 430,000 miles is currently averaging 39.8 MPG. I still find the engine nicely powerful, even though there's no way its putting out the full 163bhp or 340nm with the abforementioned issues. Euro 3 is the place to be. __________________ FCW Auto Service (Gloucester) https://www.fcw-autoservice.com

May 4th, 2021, 07:17	#13
S60D5-185 Me ? Surely Not! Last Online: Apr 25th, 2024 19:48 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 Geartronic. South of Hadrians Wall.	I've had 3 D5's over the last 12 years. 2 were 185 E4 and 1 was a 163 E3. Whilst neither of the 185's have ever given me a problem with the DPF, I would still prefer the simplicity of the E3 engine . If I could have an E3 D5 in my 2007 XC90 it would in my opinion make a good car better.👍 __________________ “Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” – Mark Twain 😊 2007 Volvo XC90 D5 SE Geartronic

May 4th, 2021, 18:11	#18
Millie20 Member Last Online: Nov 24th, 2023 08:21 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Oxfordshire	Just to chime in, 2006 d5 v70 (185bhp). I'm averaging 41.4 mpg at the moment. I mix between driving miss daisy when on the motorway (infrequently) and giving it something to write home about in the Oxon twisties. The engine is very sweet when you need it, can't fault it.

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