163 bhp performance any good ?

12345 · Sep 19th, 2011, 23:01

Hi

Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ?

Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ?

I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD.

I would love to hear any experiences with the 163.

Thanks Rob

Ransman · Sep 19th, 2011, 23:07

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Originally Posted by 12345

Hi

Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ?

Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ?

I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD.

I would love to hear any experiences with the 163.

Thanks Rob

For me the performance is more than adequate but most D5 owners will probably disagree. There are even an odd few who insist on the Polestar upgrade as 215bhp is just not enough for them :-)

popuptoaster · Sep 19th, 2011, 23:20

weight, gearing and where in the rev range the engine develops the power will have more bearing in the real world than BHP.

simple answer is to go for a test drive and see if it suits you.

r-designbob · Sep 20th, 2011, 01:10

Was totally surprised at the amount of grunt when I first drove my d3 geartronic.

volvorocks · Sep 20th, 2011, 04:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12345

Hi

Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ?

Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ?

I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD.

I would love to hear any experiences with the 163.

Thanks Rob

30-50mph in
3rd 3.8s
4th 6.1
5th 12.8
6th 27.1

50-70mph in
3rd 5.9
4th 6.0
5th 8.2
6th 10.8

What Car Figures October 2011 test of Audi Q5 Range Rover Evoque BMW X1 and XC60

12345 · Sep 20th, 2011, 07:08

Thanks for the figures Volvorocks. I cant find that group test on line ? Was it only in the magazine ?

Thanks

volvorocks · Sep 20th, 2011, 07:35

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Originally Posted by 12345

Thanks for the figures Volvorocks. I cant find that group test on line ? Was it only in the magazine ?

Thanks

I obtained it from the actual magazine.Big picture of a blue RR Evoque on the front cover.October 2011 edition.

t5_monkey · Sep 21st, 2011, 09:45

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Originally Posted by volvorocks

30-50mph in
3rd 3.8s
4th 6.1
5th 12.8
6th 27.1

50-70mph in
3rd 5.9
4th 6.0
5th 8.2
6th 10.8

What Car Figures October 2011 test of Audi Q5 Range Rover Evoque BMW X1 and XC60

That's surprisingly acceptable in gear times for a big diesel motor.

volvorocks · Sep 21st, 2011, 10:00

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

That's surprisingly acceptable in gear times for a big diesel motor.

And thats just the 163bhp version!

mhc2007 · Sep 21st, 2011, 12:11

I tested drive D3 FWD. I think it's suit for me.And One importance think, in my country has only D3 FWD........N0 addition choices.

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12345 Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2021 13:55 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: beds	163 bhp performance any good ? Hi Just wondered what owners thought of the xc60 163 manual ? Im looking at replacing my 2008 bmw 320d. Im not expecting the same performance as the bmw is slightly more bhp and lighter. But I can find any figures for 50 - 70 mph. Does the 163 have sufficient power for over taking ? I've also been told by my company that Volvo are stopping the d3 2.0 163 and only the 2.4 AWD will be available with 163 bhp. Has anyone else heard this ? Makes sense as the AwD has the same co2 and mpg as the FWD. I would love to hear any experiences with the 163. Thanks Rob

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popuptoaster Master Member Last Online: Aug 2nd, 2018 19:03 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Essex	weight, gearing and where in the rev range the engine develops the power will have more bearing in the real world than BHP. simple answer is to go for a test drive and see if it suits you. __________________ 2.3 Turbo "Celebration"

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12345 Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2021 13:55 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: beds	Thanks for the figures Volvorocks. I cant find that group test on line ? Was it only in the magazine ? Thanks

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mhc2007 New Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2012 16:24 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Samutsakhon	I tested drive D3 FWD. I think it's suit for me.And One importance think, in my country has only D3 FWD........N0 addition choices.

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