Engine: D52447: - MPG - not what it says on the tin

Mar 20th, 2007, 09:16

Hello everyone,

I've had an XC90 D5 for year... living in country it still registers 25.3 mpg after one year - yet in brochure states 34.0 mile mpg combined.

When told Volvo initially they said "it should settle down"

This is nearly 25% off stated... anyone else faced similar situation???

Do they do these mileage tests based on one Size zero model driving it or something?

Appreciate feedback....trying to build consensus and confront Volvo

Thanks,

JayK · Mar 20th, 2007, 10:55

my fathers xc90 d5 averages between 33 and 36mpg, which is a mixture of around town and motorway.

is yours a geartronic by chance, cos these are known to hit the fuel consumption hard when combined with the d5 engine.

unless you're constantly around town or drive in an "on off" fashion, i think 25mpg is a little poor. anything over 30 average is about right for these.

Mar 20th, 2007, 11:07

Hi ,
thanks for reply, yes it is geartronic D5, but we certainly not the on/off type... plenty of motorway driving etc.... the brochures claims are ridiculous... am chasing up with Volvo.
Cheers

patl · Mar 20th, 2007, 13:25

Hi Grits,

Let me know what they say !!! I average about 26 mpg on my D5 geartronic (but I am heavy footed and it is mostly around town). I have never managed to get a trip to average over 32 mpg. My mpg has never got better in the year I have owned it and when my dealer did a fuel consumption test, they said it was normal. Also, maybe your computer is wrong ... I know mine over-estimates by approx 10% to try to make me feel better !!!

Regards,
Patrick.

BFC001 · Mar 20th, 2007, 13:45

Hi
have a new 07 D5 geartronic and only done 2 tanks of fuel since collection.

ave 26.1 mpg at moment, 50% motorway, 50% local, very easy on pedal so would have expected a little more.
However lower than stated by volvo but more than the Audi Allroad I had previously which achieved 23mpg.
Once past 1000 miles I will work engine a little more and who knows... I assume this mpg will go down!!

Diggerv70 · Mar 20th, 2007, 19:45

We have a D5 185 geartronic and the fuel consumption is very pleasing for such a big car - my wife is rather heavy footed and we are still averaging 34+mpg with very mixed driving. I would point out that our previous D5 163hp was rather more disappointing and averaged about 26, never take too much notice of fuel computer it's not that accurate.

yeoman · Mar 20th, 2007, 20:19

Hi,
Your MPG will depend on a lot of factors. One factor alot of people ignore is hard braking.it is not just harsh acceleleration that consumes a lot of fuel.
Incidently, my average MPG was 30ish pre chipping and I average 34ish post chipping.

2.4 diesel geartronic
163bhp
2005,
30,000k

yatesspud · Mar 21st, 2007, 10:51

i have on 05 163 geartronic and it returns 30ish mpg combined and has been as high as 35-6 on a run if that helps, it's not chipped either.

perussell · Mar 21st, 2007, 18:20

My experiences are the sames as yatesspud - same engine etc same economy though I have noticed that if I do extended running around town the mpg drops to the low 20s

tem · Mar 22nd, 2007, 17:45

Just passed the 9000 mile mark with a MY07 XC90 D5 185 Geartronic today and the average fuel consumption for this milage is 35.2 mpg.

6000 of the above milage includes two round trips from the North of Scotland to the South of France.

Compared to the MY05 XC90 D5 163 Geartronic, the 185 is slightly heavier on fuel, but maybe with time, things may improve.

tem.

Mar 20th, 2007, 09:16	#1
Grits Guest Location:	MPG - not what it says on the tin Hello everyone, I've had an XC90 D5 for year... living in country it still registers 25.3 mpg after one year - yet in brochure states 34.0 mile mpg combined. When told Volvo initially they said "it should settle down" This is nearly 25% off stated... anyone else faced similar situation??? Do they do these mileage tests based on one Size zero model driving it or something? Appreciate feedback....trying to build consensus and confront Volvo Thanks,

Mar 20th, 2007, 10:55	#2
JayK Junior Member Last Online: May 21st, 2007 22:16 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swindon	my fathers xc90 d5 averages between 33 and 36mpg, which is a mixture of around town and motorway. is yours a geartronic by chance, cos these are known to hit the fuel consumption hard when combined with the d5 engine. unless you're constantly around town or drive in an "on off" fashion, i think 25mpg is a little poor. anything over 30 average is about right for these. __________________ s60 d5 - rica'd, heico prepped, bbk, twin exhaust

Mar 20th, 2007, 13:25	#4
patl Junior Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2008 19:48 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bournemouth View Photos By: patl	Poor fuel consumption Hi Grits, Let me know what they say !!! I average about 26 mpg on my D5 geartronic (but I am heavy footed and it is mostly around town). I have never managed to get a trip to average over 32 mpg. My mpg has never got better in the year I have owned it and when my dealer did a fuel consumption test, they said it was normal. Also, maybe your computer is wrong ... I know mine over-estimates by approx 10% to try to make me feel better !!! Regards, Patrick.

Mar 20th, 2007, 13:45	#5
BFC001 Junior Member Last Online: Aug 21st, 2017 16:47 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hemel Hempstead	07 d5 Geartronic Hi have a new 07 D5 geartronic and only done 2 tanks of fuel since collection. ave 26.1 mpg at moment, 50% motorway, 50% local, very easy on pedal so would have expected a little more. However lower than stated by volvo but more than the Audi Allroad I had previously which achieved 23mpg. Once past 1000 miles I will work engine a little more and who knows... I assume this mpg will go down!!

Mar 20th, 2007, 19:45	#6
Diggerv70 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2019 12:13 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Merseyside	Average MPG We have a D5 185 geartronic and the fuel consumption is very pleasing for such a big car - my wife is rather heavy footed and we are still averaging 34+mpg with very mixed driving. I would point out that our previous D5 163hp was rather more disappointing and averaged about 26, never take too much notice of fuel computer it's not that accurate.

Mar 20th, 2007, 11:07	#3
Grits Guest Location:	Hi , thanks for reply, yes it is geartronic D5, but we certainly not the on/off type... plenty of motorway driving etc.... the brochures claims are ridiculous... am chasing up with Volvo. Cheers

Mar 20th, 2007, 20:19	#7
yeoman Master Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2022 21:04 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Humberside	Hi, Your MPG will depend on a lot of factors. One factor alot of people ignore is hard braking.it is not just harsh acceleleration that consumes a lot of fuel. Incidently, my average MPG was 30ish pre chipping and I average 34ish post chipping. 2.4 diesel geartronic 163bhp 2005, 30,000k

Mar 21st, 2007, 10:51	#8
yatesspud Junior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2007 10:33 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: colchester View Photos By: yatesspud	i have on 05 163 geartronic and it returns 30ish mpg combined and has been as high as 35-6 on a run if that helps, it's not chipped either.

Mar 21st, 2007, 18:20	#9
perussell Member Last Online: Apr 7th, 2008 14:40 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: N Wilts	My experiences are the sames as yatesspud - same engine etc same economy though I have noticed that if I do extended running around town the mpg drops to the low 20s

Mar 22nd, 2007, 17:45	#10
tem Premier Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2021 11:52 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottish Highlands	Just passed the 9000 mile mark with a MY07 XC90 D5 185 Geartronic today and the average fuel consumption for this milage is 35.2 mpg. 6000 of the above milage includes two round trips from the North of Scotland to the South of France. Compared to the MY05 XC90 D5 163 Geartronic, the 185 is slightly heavier on fuel, but maybe with time, things may improve. tem.

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