Xc90 b5p

[MK09]

Originally Posted by Terra1

I get c.24mpg for very local journeys (1 mile school runs) but it really excels on the motorway. We've done multiple 200 mile trips fully loaded (6 of us plus luggage) and I get c.43mpg! We did France last year, again fully loaded with roofbox and it was c.35mpg.

I've yet to have a car that is really economical on the type of short journeys we do so I'm happy with the mpg.

For comparison my Mk1 3.2 petrol XC90 did c.16mpg locally!

Those returns are hugely impressive for a B5P, I’m getting not much more in my B5D. I’ve managed up to 48mpg on a long run, but 43-44mpg is more typical, with mid 20s on short local trips

I would add that I don’t thrash the car and tend to stay within the 70mph speed limit on motorways.

I’d have considered a petrol if I thought I’d get those sorts of returns.

[Volvocano]

Originally Posted by ccfcforever1987

Thanks Ian0803, my problem with the diesel option is the DPF issue with my shorter commute. I get the oil overfilled issue at least once a year on my V60. Thankfully, around the time of its service so I don't have to worry too much about damaging the engine.

Well, you're not magically producing new engine oil! You're diluting it with diesel - it WILL be damaging the engine - how much and whether the engine life will be shortened enough to fail prematurely is hard to quantify.