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2014 XC60 D4 v D5 Fuel EconomyViews : 2756 Replies : 15Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Dec 3rd, 2021, 17:56 | #11 | |
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I previously ran a Vauxhall Zamora with separate Avon tyres on them and you are correct that it drove as well as my XC90. |
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Dec 3rd, 2021, 20:29 | #12 |
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Although AWD does not in and of itself assist with steering and braking, cars that are thus equipped more often than not have much better stability programs to manage the cars bulk in the event of a near rollover scenario. These system isially contribute to more effective snd stable braking and stabilty in the snow.
I come from a country where winter driving is a bit more exciting than here, and have done cold weather testing in Scandinavia. Like for like for like with tyres I'd take awd, or even better lockabke 4wd where the snow can be measured in feet, every single time.
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Dec 3rd, 2021, 22:04 | #13 |
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I had a 2015 XC60 D4 Auto FWD for about three years and covered around 60k miles.
Torque steer was a problem for me (might have been exacerbated by it being an R Design) and MPG was also fairly average - I routinely got around 40mpg, so not as good as I'd hoped. Also be aware that some early D4 VEA suffer with 'relatively' high oil consumption, mine was fine, but some owners have issues. I'm now back driving an AWD, and far prefer it over the FWD, but each to their own. If you do find an XC60 you like, be sure to give it a decent test drive. |
Dec 4th, 2021, 09:18 | #14 | |
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Torque steer simply isn't an issue on the AWD cars. Been thinking about it - the 2WD cars only really made sense when : a) a new company car and low CO2's was essential for BIK tax - hence most 2WD's are manual (and this was the case for me) an AWD car would have been a hundred quid a month more in tax maybe? b) a new car and someone wants a SUV style for mobility etc. but never leaves suburbia and hence the 2WD cars are cheaper. But second hand in private ownership, the 2WD cars won't be as attractive as AWD versions (in my humble opinion, having had both...)
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Dec 4th, 2021, 17:51 | #15 |
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Wow, thanks for all of the replies, I have had a V60 D4 VEA engine and also a V70 with the 2.4 D5 twin turbo engine. The D5 was smoother but ultimately I am after fuel economy over residual values as I will be doing a fairly high mileage in it. Which ever way i go it will be more economical the my V70R
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Another little side question, how much firmer is the R Design over the Se Lux? Bearing in mind I am currently using my V70R with 4C suspension as my daily
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