Volvo XC60 2008 D5 AWD

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Volvo XC60 2008 2.4 diesel description

Crossover / SUV Volvo XC60 2008 D5 AWD has been produced from January, 2011 to January, 2013. It has five-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 215 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 440 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 5-cylinder 20-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and TwinTurbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs
This Volvo XC60 2.4 engine oil type is 0W-30 and oil capacity is 5.2 litres.

Volvo XC60 2008 D5 AWD has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. The car is fitted with Haldex Generation IV proactive automatic all-wheel drive. Haldex processes data from the ABS control unit and the engine control unit and can increase the pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when required. It has a 100% front to 0% rear torque split when not engaged with a maximum 50% to 50% torque split between axes.
Volvo XC60 2008 D5 AWD accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volvo XC60 2008 D5 AWD in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.8 litres per 100km (14.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Volvo XC60 2008 - 2013 versions, city fuel economy - 8.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volvo real everyday fuel consumption is 8.2 litres per 100 km, which is 21% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volvo XC60 fuel consumption.

Volvo XC60 safety

During safety testing Volvo XC60 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volvo XC60 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volvo XC60 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volvo XC60 version with manual gearbox (Volvo XC60 2011 2.4 D5 AWD MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.4 seconds faster (in 8.4 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.0 litres per 100 km.

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