XC70: Engine - which motor? - Page 4

Simon Jones · Jan 2nd, 2018, 11:18

The autos tend to have higher emissions and that's normally what tips it over to the next tax band.

apersson850 · Jan 3rd, 2018, 11:00

It's similar in Sweden. The current system has no tax bands, but the tax is more or less proportional to the CO2 emissions.

Semnoz · Jan 4th, 2018, 17:00

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Originally Posted by ThomasG

Oh, and the longer trips tend to be properly loaded.
Tent, bikes, roof box..

This year I wasn't careful and lost rear tyre, due to rubbing, on the way back from France.
15 miles from home. On motorway.. 5 hours wait for AA, sitting like a duck right under a traffic camera...

Is your desire for AWD related to any particular activity, e.g. driving in snow ?

I've just driven back after 2 week holiday in the French Alps where there was lots of snow (2WD D5 P3 2008 manual). My Conti TS860 tyres were brilliant, but I did need snow chains a few times to reach ski stations. It all went well, so partly put to bed my regret for not having the AWD version of my car (which is very rare). Having said that, the 2 times I got stuck recently was with my 'summer' wheels on a wet muddy field, and I feel an AWD car with all-season tyres would have been OK. In the UK, I'm more likely to be in muddy fields than in lots of snow, so I just need to be careful when camping with the kids, as it's not like I can fit snow chains when on a muddy field ! (I wouldn't be carrying them).

You probably already know this, but the V70 is very comfortable for long drives. I did Geneva to Dunkerque in 12 hours, only stopping for toilet breaks - felt fine throughout. The V70 was completely unfazed by the 2500 mile trip - really impressive. M5 D5 loves Total Excillium fuel, which is easy to find in France. I'm sure the XC70 would be the same, but my preference (if you can find one) would be a AWD V70 D5 manual. My annual DVLA license is £230.

ThomasG · Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:50

What about a D3 DRIVe 2.0?
Is it still Volvo or is it ford engine?
Any good?

Or is there any other motor fitted to 2WD XC70/DRIVe?

Semnoz · Jan 24th, 2018, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasG

What about a D3 DRIVe 2.0?
Is it still Volvo or is it ford engine?
Any good?

Or is there any other motor fitted to 2WD XC70/DRIVe?

I think it depends on the year. Have a read of the following Wikipedia page (someone's been very busy !):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volvo_Engine_Architecture

There's a summary in the intro, and then full details in the Diesel section. If Im reading it correctly, they phased out Ford 4 pots and now only have their own engines - but hopefully someone else here will clarify.

apersson850 · Jan 24th, 2018, 14:06

Some of the information is market dependent too. We have two XC70 AWD in the family, one 2012 and one 2016. Both are five cylinder 2.4 l diesels. D4 with 181 hp, D5 with 230 hp.

The Wikipedia link above claims that only the 60-series had five cylinder engines in 2016, but that was perhaps true in the UK.

ThomasG · Jan 24th, 2018, 14:54

Also..
And don't get me wrong re- I am grateful for the link, it gave me a lot of knowledge and one terrible headache..

But it won't mention performances.. Mpg, day to day experience.

apersson850 · Jan 24th, 2018, 23:33

It's about engines, not cars, so consumption figures can't be listed.

Jan 2nd, 2018, 11:18	#31
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The autos tend to have higher emissions and that's normally what tips it over to the next tax band. __________________ 2008 XC70 3.2 SE Lux with LPG conversion - current 2005 XC70 D5 SE Lux - sold 2004 XC70 D5 SE Lux - written off by another XC70 2001 V70 D5 - sold 2000 V70 Classic 2.4 - sold

Jan 23rd, 2018, 12:50	#34
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	What about a D3 DRIVe 2.0? Is it still Volvo or is it ford engine? Any good? Or is there any other motor fitted to 2WD XC70/DRIVe? __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles Last edited by ThomasG; Jan 23rd, 2018 at 12:54.

Jan 24th, 2018, 14:54	#37
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Also.. And don't get me wrong re- I am grateful for the link, it gave me a lot of knowledge and one terrible headache.. But it won't mention performances.. Mpg, day to day experience. __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Jan 3rd, 2018, 11:00	#32
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	It's similar in Sweden. The current system has no tax bands, but the tax is more or less proportional to the CO2 emissions.

Jan 24th, 2018, 14:06	#36
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	Some of the information is market dependent too. We have two XC70 AWD in the family, one 2012 and one 2016. Both are five cylinder 2.4 l diesels. D4 with 181 hp, D5 with 230 hp. The Wikipedia link above claims that only the 60-series had five cylinder engines in 2016, but that was perhaps true in the UK.

Jan 24th, 2018, 23:33	#38
apersson850 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 21:40 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Traryd View Photos By: apersson850	It's about engines, not cars, so consumption figures can't be listed.

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