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Aug 2nd, 2021, 17:50 | #31 |
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They rewrote the laws of thermodynamics specially for the model!
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I'm not sure of all the technical reasons but having had two XC60's - one D5 AWD one VEA D4 FWD - the 4 cylinder is noticeably quieter and smoother.
The VEA engine has dual balancer shafts I believe.
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Aug 2nd, 2021, 20:42 | #33 |
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The D5 doesn't need a balance shaft, because on an inline 5 the primary and secondary forces cancel one another out...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_balance The 4 pot feels great, is very well mounted, superbly sound insulated, and all this will have an impact on the drivers perception of refinement but the laws of physics simply preclude an inline 4 being smoother than an inline 5.
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yes , also the cylinder block is clad with sound deadening material , not that you can see the block of course !
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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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Aug 3rd, 2021, 15:41 | #39 |
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Not disagreeing but would like a car no more than say 5 years old so that eliminates petrol.
Now if you want to flog me your 940 ! Last edited by bogart; Aug 3rd, 2021 at 15:43. |
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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.
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