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Originally Posted by bogart
Still doing my research on the engine options but most of what I read say the engines are noisy and more suited to motorway cruising at a suitable speed, that is not what I will be doing. Now if somebody could just confirm what I have gleaned from the web and here.
D3 2.0L 134BHP 4 cyl
D4 2.0L 161BHP 4 cyl
D5 2.4L 213BHP 5 cyl
Still no wiser as to which would suit my needs which are around town use and occasional 50 mile jaunt on mainly A and B roads
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You’ll need to bring it on a good run every now & again on the motorway for at least half an hour (once a month at least). If you don’t, you’ll end up with DPF issues.
Don’t always believe what you read. A Diesel engine is never going to be as quiet as a Petrol, although Diesel are getting more & more refined. Admittedly, a five cylinder around town is a bit noisy when you take off, but once you’re at say 30/40mph, you can barely hear it.
I’d still go for a five cylinder personally, but that’s my opinion. I believe the four cylinder D4’s are nice too. If I was going down the four cylinder route, I’d go for the D4.
Your best option is to have a drive in a D4 (four cylinder) & then the five cylinder. Its your car, your money & your choice. What I/we (other forum members) suggest may not suit you.