Fuel Consumption XC60 D5 and D3

volvorocks · Jul 18th, 2011, 21:07

Regards fuel consumption it would be interesting to see and read how you guys (and gals) have "run in" the car from new.

Yes a new engine nowadays is sort of "run in" from the factory although after reading some people saying that "first 250 miles took it steady and got 32mpg" etc...running a new car at a constant speed may affect performance and fuel consumption later on.

Comments welcome peeps (say whether you have auto or manual!!)

wimorrison · Jul 19th, 2011, 08:32

The Volvo recommendation when I purchased my car was no more than 2000rpm for the first 1000 miles with variation in driving and engine speeds during this period - constant speed of engine or vehicle was specifically excluded.

I am currently showing 36.1 (indicated) after 22k miles

stu0710 · Jul 19th, 2011, 18:43

I just drove normally from new. At 14K the mpg is still improving - just done a 250 mile roundtrip on the motorway at 70-80 mph plus some stop start through roadworks (aircon on 50% of the time) and its averaged 51.8mpg!

I'm happy enough with this!

r-designbob · Jul 19th, 2011, 19:30

Another one who drove it normally from the start. Currently showing 34.3 mpg, done 10135 miles

dodgyblue · Jul 20th, 2011, 07:09

my current avg fuel reading is 9.0l/100km - been like that since April. Mix of 80/20 city/country driving.

DesertDog · Jul 20th, 2011, 17:27

21.1 mpg equivalent (calculated from mileage/fill up volume).

For a 3 litre straight sex turbo petrol beastie, I reckon that's pretty good!

Philpottig · Jul 20th, 2011, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesertDog

21.1 mpg equivalent (calculated from mileage/fill up volume).

For a 3 litre straight sex turbo petrol beastie, I reckon that's pretty good!

Go on make us envious how much is unleaded over there?

darbs · Jul 20th, 2011, 22:55

isn't it about equivalent of 35p?

simonjedrake · Jul 21st, 2011, 13:30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by darbs

isn't it about equivalent of 35p?

When I was in Dubai in April 2010 Petrol was selling @ $0.35/L which was about a mere 21p/litre. Unfortuantly current prices have since "soared" by over 25% to the dizzy highs of $0.44/£0.26 per litre.

Wonder how much of a drain the A/C is on fuel economy? But then who would even care at those prices.......!!!
Bet the majority of XC60's sold are fuel eating petrol T6's.

XC60AWD · Jul 21st, 2011, 13:58

Since getting my MY12 XC60 D5 Manual R-Design with 20 inch wheels I have been averaging around 35-36 mpg, highest was 36.2 and currently showing 35.1, though I had to give it some this morning as I was late for a meeting.

The car is now 19 days old and has covered 2300 miles mainly on the motorway at 75'ish on the clock. I have been driving very cautiously apart from this morning and must say I am disappointed with the consumption.

Jul 18th, 2011, 21:07	#1
volvorocks Rodney Last Online: Aug 4th, 2016 05:02 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: On The Street	Fuel Consumption XC60 D5 and D3 Regards fuel consumption it would be interesting to see and read how you guys (and gals) have "run in" the car from new. Yes a new engine nowadays is sort of "run in" from the factory although after reading some people saying that "first 250 miles took it steady and got 32mpg" etc...running a new car at a constant speed may affect performance and fuel consumption later on. Comments welcome peeps (say whether you have auto or manual!!)

Jul 19th, 2011, 08:32	#2
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	The Volvo recommendation when I purchased my car was no more than 2000rpm for the first 1000 miles with variation in driving and engine speeds during this period - constant speed of engine or vehicle was specifically excluded. I am currently showing 36.1 (indicated) after 22k miles __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Jul 19th, 2011, 18:43	#3
stu0710 Master Member Last Online: Nov 29th, 2017 17:10 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LEAMINGTON SPA	I just drove normally from new. At 14K the mpg is still improving - just done a 250 mile roundtrip on the motorway at 70-80 mph plus some stop start through roadworks (aircon on 50% of the time) and its averaged 51.8mpg! I'm happy enough with this! __________________ MY11 D3 DRIVe R-DESIGN IN PASSION RED

Jul 19th, 2011, 19:30	#4
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Another one who drove it normally from the start. Currently showing 34.3 mpg, done 10135 miles __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Jul 20th, 2011, 07:09	#5
dodgyblue Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2018 03:20 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: melbourne	my current avg fuel reading is 9.0l/100km - been like that since April. Mix of 80/20 city/country driving. __________________ XC60 D5 2010 Silver

Jul 20th, 2011, 17:27	#6
DesertDog Senior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2013 12:01 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: KCA, Abu Dhabi View Photos By: DesertDog	21.1 mpg equivalent (calculated from mileage/fill up volume). For a 3 litre straight sex turbo petrol beastie, I reckon that's pretty good! __________________ Hers: MY2010 XC60 T6 AWD R-Design Geartronic Premium - Passion Red His: MY2008 Shelby Cobra GT500 coupe - Torch Red

Jul 20th, 2011, 22:55	#8
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	isn't it about equivalent of 35p? __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Jul 21st, 2011, 13:58	#10
XC60AWD Junior Member Last Online: Feb 5th, 2014 15:55 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Grazeley Green	Since getting my MY12 XC60 D5 Manual R-Design with 20 inch wheels I have been averaging around 35-36 mpg, highest was 36.2 and currently showing 35.1, though I had to give it some this morning as I was late for a meeting. The car is now 19 days old and has covered 2300 miles mainly on the motorway at 75'ish on the clock. I have been driving very cautiously apart from this morning and must say I am disappointed with the consumption. __________________ XC60 D5 AWD MY12 R-Design, Ice White, Manual, Convenience Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, 20 inch Cratus, Elec Front Seat, PCC, Tints and Load Liner.

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