MPG a bit low on 2014 S60 D4 auto?

montecarlos · Jun 22nd, 2022, 08:37

Bought a used S60 R-Desgin D4 Auto recently, it's 14 plate so it's the 4 cyl 181ps engine model.

I noticed the fuel economy is aobut the same as my 3.0TDI Audi A4 with 272hp... And worse than my friends 2L diesel Seat Ateca which is surely heavier and less streamline.

I've been keeping my eye on it and accelerating out of a junction from stand still is just so horrendously bad MPG wise, it's like the car is having a major trauma when you so much as think about pressing the pedal. Current MPG figure drops to 10-15mpg while accelerating from 0mph and at higher speeds it's dropping to 20-30mpg when accelerating.

Obviously I know MPG will be low during acceleration, however when cruising along the MPG seems to sit at a reasonably good figure so it leads me to believe the reason for my overall disappointing MPG stems from just how much effort the engine makes for slow, routine acceleration. So I'd be intrigued on what you guys get during similar acceleration in your volvo's so I can compare?

So far, during my 33 mile drive to work the best I've managed is 51.5mpg and 53.5mpg coming home. This is the car computer figures, so probably worse in reality.

This morning after filling up with Shell V-Power I managed just 48mpg.

Genuinely, I was getting the same figures from my 272hp A4, which has 2 extra cylinders operating. I had a 2.2L Mazda 6 which I could hit 55mpg on the regular (when it wasn't doing a DPF cycle which was every other day...) and a golf mk7 2.0L which again, was seeing 55mpg at least.

The Volvo being the worst seems unlikely, which makes me wonder is it clogged up with soot or something?

Is there a way to know if the car is running a DPF regen cycle?

Buckshot61 · Jun 22nd, 2022, 09:33

I have the same Volvo but it´s from 2017.
My experience is that i have never been close to to official numbers which is 65mpg combined. I usually get´s about 53mpg and i drive mostly highway.

If i compare to my previous car 2012 Honda Civic 2,2 d it looks like this:
The official numbers was the same but in real live the Volvo is a little thirstier.
Driving on the highway is about the same, but driving in the city is a big difference. Combined i got ca 56mpg with the Honda.

The Volvo is a bigger car with more hp so it´s not surprising.

My driving is mostly distances of 15 to 50 miles with a speed between 50 to 75 mph.

Pointer7 · Jun 22nd, 2022, 14:09

I also have an S60 D4 Auto on a 14 plate... Just been to centre parcs in Nottingham from Norwich and with 2 passengers and fully loaded luggage, still managed 58mpg.

I'm guessing the little things helped, tank of premium diesel, cleaning the MAP sensor, checked tyre pressures and had the tracking done as well.. Very pleasantly surprised!

Ashmere · Jun 22nd, 2022, 14:42

I think 50+mpg is very good for a car in excess of 1.5 ton regardless of make
Book figures are always optimistic I think.
At least your Volvo actually works.

montecarlos · Jun 22nd, 2022, 15:10

Maybe I should lower my expectations! Just when comparing it to other cars doing the same 33 mile drive it seems somewhat lacking, even my GFs petrol 1.0TSI Ibiza managed 52mpg when I borrowed that, so it's a fairly economical drive, typically sat behind other traffic 55mph all the way with some 30 zones in there.

Stroudy · Jun 22nd, 2022, 15:50

Probably not far off, apply a few hypermiling techniques and you'll get it up to around 60 no problem. I have a manual 2014 V60 D4, usually get around 60mpg without trying too hard. You are right that the figures drop when accelerating, but level out nicely when cruising. They are also pretty pap on the mpg around town, def a motorway car economy wise.

Rocinante · Jun 22nd, 2022, 16:05

I think you would need one of the OBD readers to tell you about the regen cycles.

Something else to look at, while far from being accurate and has a lot of issues but may give a feel, is the honest john mpg.

The Volvo's "real" MPG comes in at 46.2mpg, while the Audi's "real" is at 43.2, not that far apart, even though you're getting better it's maybe something for comparison.

If you are driving the car harder to make up for the lost hp you're used to, you'll use more fuel. Driving style has a big impact.

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg...-d4-geartronic

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg...ttro-tiptronic

The Golf also seems to have similar figures, if not better, but it is a smaller car.

If you have a look at the Mazda, you might find that similar as well.

Jun 22nd, 2022, 08:37	#1
montecarlos New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2022 20:10 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Grimsby	MPG a bit low on 2014 S60 D4 auto? Bought a used S60 R-Desgin D4 Auto recently, it's 14 plate so it's the 4 cyl 181ps engine model. I noticed the fuel economy is aobut the same as my 3.0TDI Audi A4 with 272hp... And worse than my friends 2L diesel Seat Ateca which is surely heavier and less streamline. I've been keeping my eye on it and accelerating out of a junction from stand still is just so horrendously bad MPG wise, it's like the car is having a major trauma when you so much as think about pressing the pedal. Current MPG figure drops to 10-15mpg while accelerating from 0mph and at higher speeds it's dropping to 20-30mpg when accelerating. Obviously I know MPG will be low during acceleration, however when cruising along the MPG seems to sit at a reasonably good figure so it leads me to believe the reason for my overall disappointing MPG stems from just how much effort the engine makes for slow, routine acceleration. So I'd be intrigued on what you guys get during similar acceleration in your volvo's so I can compare? So far, during my 33 mile drive to work the best I've managed is 51.5mpg and 53.5mpg coming home. This is the car computer figures, so probably worse in reality. This morning after filling up with Shell V-Power I managed just 48mpg. Genuinely, I was getting the same figures from my 272hp A4, which has 2 extra cylinders operating. I had a 2.2L Mazda 6 which I could hit 55mpg on the regular (when it wasn't doing a DPF cycle which was every other day...) and a golf mk7 2.0L which again, was seeing 55mpg at least. The Volvo being the worst seems unlikely, which makes me wonder is it clogged up with soot or something? Is there a way to know if the car is running a DPF regen cycle?

Jun 22nd, 2022, 09:33	#2
Buckshot61 Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:34 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Vetlanda	I have the same Volvo but it´s from 2017. My experience is that i have never been close to to official numbers which is 65mpg combined. I usually get´s about 53mpg and i drive mostly highway. If i compare to my previous car 2012 Honda Civic 2,2 d it looks like this: The official numbers was the same but in real live the Volvo is a little thirstier. Driving on the highway is about the same, but driving in the city is a big difference. Combined i got ca 56mpg with the Honda. The Volvo is a bigger car with more hp so it´s not surprising. My driving is mostly distances of 15 to 50 miles with a speed between 50 to 75 mph.

Jun 22nd, 2022, 14:09	#3
Pointer7 Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 14:07 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Norwich	I also have an S60 D4 Auto on a 14 plate... Just been to centre parcs in Nottingham from Norwich and with 2 passengers and fully loaded luggage, still managed 58mpg. I'm guessing the little things helped, tank of premium diesel, cleaning the MAP sensor, checked tyre pressures and had the tracking done as well.. Very pleasantly surprised!

Jun 22nd, 2022, 14:42	#4
Ashmere Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2022 17:52 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Peterborough	I think 50+mpg is very good for a car in excess of 1.5 ton regardless of make Book figures are always optimistic I think. At least your Volvo actually works.

Jun 22nd, 2022, 15:10	#5
montecarlos New Member Last Online: Sep 5th, 2022 20:10 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Grimsby	Maybe I should lower my expectations! Just when comparing it to other cars doing the same 33 mile drive it seems somewhat lacking, even my GFs petrol 1.0TSI Ibiza managed 52mpg when I borrowed that, so it's a fairly economical drive, typically sat behind other traffic 55mph all the way with some 30 zones in there.

Jun 22nd, 2022, 15:50	#6
Stroudy Junior Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 11:49 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Fairford	Probably not far off, apply a few hypermiling techniques and you'll get it up to around 60 no problem. I have a manual 2014 V60 D4, usually get around 60mpg without trying too hard. You are right that the figures drop when accelerating, but level out nicely when cruising. They are also pretty pap on the mpg around town, def a motorway car economy wise.

Jun 22nd, 2022, 16:05	#7
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: Mar 27th, 2024 12:26 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	I think you would need one of the OBD readers to tell you about the regen cycles. Something else to look at, while far from being accurate and has a lot of issues but may give a feel, is the honest john mpg. The Volvo's "real" MPG comes in at 46.2mpg, while the Audi's "real" is at 43.2, not that far apart, even though you're getting better it's maybe something for comparison. If you are driving the car harder to make up for the lost hp you're used to, you'll use more fuel. Driving style has a big impact. https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg...-d4-geartronic https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/realmpg...ttro-tiptronic The Golf also seems to have similar figures, if not better, but it is a smaller car. If you have a look at the Mazda, you might find that similar as well.

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