V70 / XC70 urban MPG

Bobafett · Dec 6th, 2023, 18:53

Hi all, I'm looking to change my work vehicle and I'm interested in the V70 or XC70 as they appear to have a huge load area which will be great for my tools etc. I mainly drive short journeys and a lot of town driving.
MPG is important to me can anyone advise which engine or year would be best for economy please? Looking at official specs and they seem to vary a lot!

Thanks!

stuart bowes · Dec 6th, 2023, 20:06

not petrol. you'll be lucky to see 22 (I put up with it because it's not a major concern for me I live right near work and weekly fuel is about £25, plus 3 kids so safety and space was the no1 decision)

depending what town driving you're doing as well is ULEZ a consideration because certain years of diesel will be no good

Simmy · Dec 6th, 2023, 20:19

2004 euro 3 diesel seems to be the go to engine for fuel economy they can return 60 mpg on a steady motorway run if the engine is running well with no issues. there are no swirl flaps or dpf to worry about on this engine.

Bobafett · Dec 6th, 2023, 21:06

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Originally Posted by stuart bowes

not petrol. you'll be lucky to see 22 (I put up with it because it's not a major concern for me I live right near work and weekly fuel is about £25, plus 3 kids so safety and space was the no1 decision)

depending what town driving you're doing as well is ULEZ a consideration because certain years of diesel will be no good

ULEZ not a concern up here in Lancashire (yet!)

Bobafett · Dec 6th, 2023, 21:07

Thanks Simmy, so that's 2.4 D5 right?

Simmy · Dec 6th, 2023, 23:12

yes 2.5 d5 euro 3 without any emissions control. identified by the all black engine cover the 2004 /5 facelift models had most of the earlier models faults ironed out .dim and auto box problems. mileage should not be a problem on a well maintained car i have one with 248k and they have been known to last 500k.

Kev0607 · Dec 7th, 2023, 15:12

Agreed with above. Euro 3 diesel engines are far more economical. Oddly enough, euro 4 engines (2006 onwards) are worse on fuel!

CricketyJimin · Dec 9th, 2023, 18:17

Long term average on my 2003 euro 3 d5 manual s60 is 41.1, it'll do 50 on a longer run, and around 37 on short journeys alone.

Long term average on my 2007 euro 4 d5 auto v70 is 33.5, it'll do 42 on a longer run, and around 31 on short journeys alone.

I don't think I'd have another ph2 euro 4, I had to get this one on very short notice with limited choice, but the TF80 gearbox is miles better for driveability than the older AW55 I had in a previous v70.

Wagon Sailor · Dec 10th, 2023, 13:16

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Originally Posted by Kev0607

Agreed with above. Euro 3 diesel engines are far more economical. Oddly enough, euro 4 engines (2006 onwards) are worse on fuel!

And yet our 2006 2.4D has just completed a 1200 mile round trip to Germany towing a car trailer - loaded to about 1740kg for half of that journey - and averaged better than 36 mpg.

Bobafett · Dec 10th, 2023, 19:49

Cheers Guys, if I can get over 30mpg around town I will be happy!

Dec 6th, 2023, 18:53	#1
Bobafett New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2023 20:50 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lancashire	V70 / XC70 urban MPG Hi all, I'm looking to change my work vehicle and I'm interested in the V70 or XC70 as they appear to have a huge load area which will be great for my tools etc. I mainly drive short journeys and a lot of town driving. MPG is important to me can anyone advise which engine or year would be best for economy please? Looking at official specs and they seem to vary a lot! Thanks!

Dec 6th, 2023, 20:06	#2
stuart bowes trying to be helpful Last Online: Today 01:12 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Dagenham	not petrol. you'll be lucky to see 22 (I put up with it because it's not a major concern for me I live right near work and weekly fuel is about £25, plus 3 kids so safety and space was the no1 decision) depending what town driving you're doing as well is ULEZ a consideration because certain years of diesel will be no good __________________ V70 '01 auto petrol 2.4 (140) 70k ------------------------- mini project - link Last edited by stuart bowes; Dec 6th, 2023 at 20:09.

Dec 6th, 2023, 20:19	#3
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	2004 euro 3 diesel seems to be the go to engine for fuel economy they can return 60 mpg on a steady motorway run if the engine is running well with no issues. there are no swirl flaps or dpf to worry about on this engine. Last edited by Simmy; Dec 6th, 2023 at 20:21.

Dec 6th, 2023, 21:07	#5
Bobafett New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2023 20:50 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lancashire	Thanks Simmy, so that's 2.4 D5 right? Last edited by Bobafett; Dec 6th, 2023 at 21:09.

Dec 7th, 2023, 15:12	#7
Kev0607 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:10 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester	Agreed with above. Euro 3 diesel engines are far more economical. Oddly enough, euro 4 engines (2006 onwards) are worse on fuel! __________________ 2007 S80 2.4 D5 - 110,000 miles

Dec 6th, 2023, 23:12	#6
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 12:32 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	yes 2.5 d5 euro 3 without any emissions control. identified by the all black engine cover the 2004 /5 facelift models had most of the earlier models faults ironed out .dim and auto box problems. mileage should not be a problem on a well maintained car i have one with 248k and they have been known to last 500k.

Dec 9th, 2023, 18:17	#8
CricketyJimin Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 15:47 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Stuck in the middle	Long term average on my 2003 euro 3 d5 manual s60 is 41.1, it'll do 50 on a longer run, and around 37 on short journeys alone. Long term average on my 2007 euro 4 d5 auto v70 is 33.5, it'll do 42 on a longer run, and around 31 on short journeys alone. I don't think I'd have another ph2 euro 4, I had to get this one on very short notice with limited choice, but the TF80 gearbox is miles better for driveability than the older AW55 I had in a previous v70.

Dec 10th, 2023, 19:49	#10
Bobafett New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2023 20:50 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lancashire	Cheers Guys, if I can get over 30mpg around town I will be happy!

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