V40 D4 VEA vs. D3 5 cyl.

PierreC · Jan 3rd, 2016, 10:18

I have just swapped my 2015 model V40 D3 (with the 5 cyl. engine) for a 2016 D4 with the VEA engine - here are my first impressions:

The engine is obviously more powerful if you look at the way the car picks up speed, but feels less so as the power delivery is smoother and less "peaky" compared to the D3.
The twin turbo design definitely makes a huge difference - there is almost no turbo lag.
The engine is much much quieter - in the D3 I was always aware of the diesel clatter, whereas in the D4 I can almost be lulled into thinking it is a petrol engine.
The 8-speed transmission shifts totally imperceptible - wow!

I believe the Polestar upgrade makes it even better. Anybody have some pre- and post-Polestar experience on the D4 VEA?

PierreC · Jan 4th, 2016, 05:18

Julianpms - thanks for your PM but I cannot respond ... apparently I have not been a member of the forum for long enough. Answer - no I am not a VOC member - being in the southern hemisphere!

Jan 3rd, 2016, 10:18	#1
PierreC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	V40 D4 VEA vs. D3 5 cyl. I have just swapped my 2015 model V40 D3 (with the 5 cyl. engine) for a 2016 D4 with the VEA engine - here are my first impressions: The engine is obviously more powerful if you look at the way the car picks up speed, but feels less so as the power delivery is smoother and less "peaky" compared to the D3. The twin turbo design definitely makes a huge difference - there is almost no turbo lag. The engine is much much quieter - in the D3 I was always aware of the diesel clatter, whereas in the D4 I can almost be lulled into thinking it is a petrol engine. The 8-speed transmission shifts totally imperceptible - wow! I believe the Polestar upgrade makes it even better. Anybody have some pre- and post-Polestar experience on the D4 VEA? __________________ Pierre Current: 2016 V40 D4 AT & 2010 XC60 T6 AT Previous: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2007 S60 2.5T MT, 2004 S60 2.0T MT, 2002 XC70 2.4T AT Autotech Tune, 1996 850 GLT MT

Jan 4th, 2016, 05:18	#2
PierreC Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 15:42 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pretoria, South Africa	Julianpms - thanks for your PM but I cannot respond ... apparently I have not been a member of the forum for long enough. Answer - no I am not a VOC member - being in the southern hemisphere! __________________ Pierre Current: 2016 V40 D4 AT & 2010 XC60 T6 AT Previous: 2015 V40 D3 AT, 2007 S60 2.5T MT, 2004 S60 2.0T MT, 2002 XC70 2.4T AT Autotech Tune, 1996 850 GLT MT

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