V40 d4 mpg and performance and comparing it to v60

[cejsmith]

I'm thinking of selling my v60 d5 and getting a v40 d4 . What's people's getting mpg wise and has anybody else gone from a v60 to one and if so what are there thoughts.

[Carl Sberglager]

Had my V40 D4 (190 bhp) just over a year. Love the performance of the engine, drive it to enjoy, rather than for economy and have averaged 42mpg.

[civilservant]

I cannot help with your specific question but I would advise that you're absolutely certain the V40 is the right car for you.

I only lived with mine for a year before biting the bullet and getting the V60. I simply could not cope with the small boot (we had a spare tyre so the floor space was raised) or the rather cramped interior.

Apart from that, the V40 is a great car if you can live with the small size.

[Marc01]

Originally Posted by civilservant

I cannot help with your specific question but I would advise that you're absolutely certain the V40 is the right car for you.

I only lived with mine for a year before biting the bullet and getting the V60. I simply could not cope with the small boot (we had a spare tyre so the floor space was raised) or the rather cramped interior.

Apart from that, the V40 is a great car if you can live with the small size.

I thought interior space was the same on a V40 and V60?

I still find the D4 impressive pulls like a train and so quiet and smooth unless pushed really hard.
Economy is on par with anything else out there so no real point buying on economy these days, our MK7 (yawn) Golf with 2.0l TDi on similar journeys is roughly the same at around high 40's low 50's although the surgy rough engine is not quite as refined.

[Carl Sberglager]

Originally Posted by Marc01

I thought interior space was the same on a V40 and V60?

I still find the D4 impressive pulls like a train and so quiet and smooth unless pushed really hard.
Economy is on par with anything else out there so no real point buying on economy these days, our MK7 (yawn) Golf with 2.0l TDi on similar journeys is roughly the same at around high 40's low 50's although the surgy rough engine is not quite as refined.

Agree on D4 performance, I had a 3.0 A5 Quatro for 5 years before the V40 and performance on a par, but less fuel! Although I do miss AWD sometimes in the Winter

[civilservant]

Originally Posted by Marc01

I thought interior space was the same on a V40 and V60?

I can assure you it's not!

[Marc01]

Originally Posted by civilservant

I can assure you it's not!

Fair enough been a while since I sat in one, I know rear space in the V40 is not great and difficult to get in and out of for some compared to say a Golf/A3 due to the doors, and boot space is limited also. So important decision to make when stepping down I came from an XC60 size car and have had no problems only thing I miss is the high driving position, and a foot rest!! I spend 90% of the time commuting on my own and carrying nothing these days so felt a downsize was the right choice.

[conedia]

I came from a Citroen C5, which was HUGE inside. I have to admit I do miss this space - the other day I was transporting a projection screen. This screen used to fit in the C5 without lowering a rear seat back. Even with a seat back lowered, in the V40 it was a tight fit. Nonetheless, the V40 is not too bad, and I have not yet found it unable to get anything in I need to carry.

[Ghedi]

I have owned my V40 D4 for 3 months and covered just over 3k, 80% of which is undulating motorways. I did a little experiment for two weeks recently and drove it at around 65mph on the motorways just to see what the MPG would be, On average I was getting 49.5MPG.

I am no racer but prior to this I was averaging low 47MPG which I am quite happy with given the 190BHP under my right foot.

I suppose if you buy a V40 for economy only then you probably need to look at the D2 variant.

[andymcp]

I haven't switched, but our house does have both cars. I got the V60 to be the family load carrier, replacing an SUV. There's certainly no way a V40 could pull that off. But economy wise my V60 geartronic averages a real world 50mpg+, the V40 manual (old unit D2 engine) more like 60+. Like for like I'd expect a few mpg more in a 40 compared to 60 given its lighter weight and better aero.

Other comparisons - the V60 is designed around up to 5 passengers, the V40 really only seats 4. But by moving the outside 2 rear seats slightly inboard the V40 makes for a nicer 4-seat environment than the V60. I'm 5'11" and don't find it too tight on space anywhere but the boot is noticeably smaller. Don't bother with the raised floor, it's pointless if you carry any sort of luggage. I find the V40 nicer to drive, in fact if I was buying again I'd get one and let Mrs McP sort out a bigger family car.

There are subtle differences in controls too - where the V60 only has independent temp controls for left and right, the V40 lets you choose to have joined or separate control. The V40 has a proper handbrake, not the stupidly-positioned EPB of the V60. The glove box in the V40 has a cooler. You can change the interior light colours. Overall, I find it a more comfortable although less practical car, although the practicality only really refers to the load carrying. Oh, and V40s are stupidly expensive if you go to town on the options. Thankfully there are many well-loaded examples nearly new at more sensible prices.