V40 d4 purchase 5 cylinder or 4 cylinder?

Billy67 · Feb 25th, 2016, 12:00

Hi

new to forum as looking at getting back to Volvo ownership after years of Fords.

I've narrowed the my choice down to D4 V40 R Design and seen a couple of cars that appeal. Both cars are Volvo main dealer Volvo Selekt cars of similar spec.

One is 14 model with the older 5 cylinder 177 bhp engine with 1 yrs waranty remaining. The other is a 15 model with the new 4 cylinder 190 bhp engine with 2 yrs warranty remaining.

My initial thought was to spend the bit extra and go for the one with latest engine but reading some of the threads on here regarding egr and updated mapping problems has added some doubt.

Has anybody on here owned both variants? What are you views on the Pros and Cons of the car with 2 different engines?

Obviously the warranty should cover any initial problems i may encounter but i'm concerned the eventual fix may change the characteristics of how the car performs and possible long term effect it may have on re-sale values if it builds a bad reputation.

Thanks in advance

Bill

civilservant · Feb 25th, 2016, 13:54

Far as I'm concerned, you cannot beat the 5 cylinder engines. Hence when buying my V60 recently, I decided to get the last of the 5 cylinders, rather than the new VEA (4 pot) engines.

Just my own personal preference mind you.

Brodick · Feb 25th, 2016, 14:08

Own a D4 and driven one with the D5 lump in it.

Having owned two XC60's both with D5 engines I do miss the 5 cylinder noise
however the D4 is a better engine in every other way. I have had no issues with it over the past year of ownership

Rooster · Feb 25th, 2016, 22:35

5 Pot - 5 Pot - 5 Pot

Simples

Marc01 · Feb 26th, 2016, 19:57

The new 4cyl D4 is the better engine, smoother more powerful and more economic.

The 5 cyl D4 is a proven workhorse, where as the D4 has its issues. If I was buying second hand it's a tough call, I'd probably get the 5cyl.

T5Sweep · Feb 26th, 2016, 20:08

Always 5 cylinders.

GrahamBrown1 · Feb 26th, 2016, 21:50

5 cylinders is the only way here!

Jlam · Mar 6th, 2016, 00:29

Hi Billy67, I have just listed my 4 cylinder D4 for sale on the forum, great car and have enjoyed the last 6 months with it but I came from a 3 litre straight 6 Alpina and miss it sorely, if you're looking for a used example just let me know?

Apologies to hijack your thread, I'm afraid I can't compare to the 5 cylinder variant but thought I'd let you know I'm selling mine.

Good luck with your choice!

Feb 25th, 2016, 12:00	#1
Billy67 New Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2018 00:58 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Derby	V40 d4 purchase 5 cylinder or 4 cylinder? Hi new to forum as looking at getting back to Volvo ownership after years of Fords. I've narrowed the my choice down to D4 V40 R Design and seen a couple of cars that appeal. Both cars are Volvo main dealer Volvo Selekt cars of similar spec. One is 14 model with the older 5 cylinder 177 bhp engine with 1 yrs waranty remaining. The other is a 15 model with the new 4 cylinder 190 bhp engine with 2 yrs warranty remaining. My initial thought was to spend the bit extra and go for the one with latest engine but reading some of the threads on here regarding egr and updated mapping problems has added some doubt. Has anybody on here owned both variants? What are you views on the Pros and Cons of the car with 2 different engines? Obviously the warranty should cover any initial problems i may encounter but i'm concerned the eventual fix may change the characteristics of how the car performs and possible long term effect it may have on re-sale values if it builds a bad reputation. Thanks in advance Bill

Feb 25th, 2016, 14:08	#3
Brodick Master Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2019 16:15 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dunblane	Own a D4 and driven one with the D5 lump in it. Having owned two XC60's both with D5 engines I do miss the 5 cylinder noise however the D4 is a better engine in every other way. I have had no issues with it over the past year of ownership __________________ 2015 V40 se Lux D4 manual, Bright Silver 2012 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Inscription silver.(sold 03/15 - gone but never to be forgotten) 2010 XC60 se Lux D5 geartronic, Bright Silver (sold)

Feb 25th, 2016, 22:35	#4
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	5 Pot - 5 Pot - 5 Pot Simples __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Feb 26th, 2016, 21:50	#7
GrahamBrown1 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:25 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Yorkshire	5 cylinders is the only way here! __________________ Previous -03 S40, 04 V70 D5, 04 V70 D5 Sport, 05 V50, 07 S60 D5, 09 V70 D5 R design, 12 XC60 DrivE, 15 V60 D3 Current- 05 XC90 D5 Exec, 12 XC70 D4 AWD Se Lux, 14 S80 D3 Se Lux

Feb 25th, 2016, 13:54	#2
civilservant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 6th, 2019 19:38 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kent	Far as I'm concerned, you cannot beat the 5 cylinder engines. Hence when buying my V60 recently, I decided to get the last of the 5 cylinders, rather than the new VEA (4 pot) engines. Just my own personal preference mind you.

Feb 26th, 2016, 19:57	#5
Marc01 Member Last Online: May 29th, 2017 20:11 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Oxford	The new 4cyl D4 is the better engine, smoother more powerful and more economic. The 5 cyl D4 is a proven workhorse, where as the D4 has its issues. If I was buying second hand it's a tough call, I'd probably get the 5cyl.

Feb 26th, 2016, 20:08	#6
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	Always 5 cylinders.

Mar 6th, 2016, 00:29	#8
Jlam New Member Last Online: Mar 8th, 2016 21:03 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Studley	Hi Billy67, I have just listed my 4 cylinder D4 for sale on the forum, great car and have enjoyed the last 6 months with it but I came from a 3 litre straight 6 Alpina and miss it sorely, if you're looking for a used example just let me know? Apologies to hijack your thread, I'm afraid I can't compare to the 5 cylinder variant but thought I'd let you know I'm selling mine. Good luck with your choice!

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