T5: less power?

Zahra · Nov 23, 2017

I just read the current specs for the T5 engine, it has 250Hp/184KW.
https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/new-models/xc90/specifications#/specscompare
That is 4Hp less than it used to be, even my MY2018 delivered in june still has has 254Hp/187KW.
To me, 4Hp less is/would be no problem, I just wonder why this happened.

badcyclist · Nov 23, 2017

That is interesting. Maybe they de-tuned the engine a little bit more? Or changed the turbo? Does it still recommend or require premium gasoline-- if they de-tune the engine to let it run on regular gasoline that might be a fair tradeoff for cheapskates like me who hate buying premium gas. Happy I got mine while they still made the 5-seater.

Zahra · Nov 24, 2017

I don't mind buying premium gas, fuel consumption is lower, compensating the higher price.
Of course it depends on the price difference between regular and premium, it may not work for you.
I am also happy to have a 5 seater, I don't think I would have payed 1500€ more for seats never to be used!

GrecianVolvo · Nov 24, 2017

Zahra said:
I just read the current specs for the T5 engine, it has 250Hp/184KW.
https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/new-models/xc90/specifications#/specscompare
That is 4Hp less than it used to be, even my MY2018 delivered in june still has has 254Hp/187KW.
To me, 4Hp less is/would be no problem, I just wonder why this happened.

254 is bhp. The HP rating is 250, globally.

badcyclist · Nov 24, 2017

Zahra said:
I don't mind buying premium gas, fuel consumption is lower, compensating the higher price.
Of course it depends on the price difference between regular and premium, it may not work for you.
I am also happy to have a 5 seater, I don't think I would have payed 1500€ more for seats never to be used!

Oh, I buy premium gas-- it just bugs me to have to do it.

But in other news, Grecian solved the mystery. No grassy knoll shooter, which is kind of disappointing.

Zahra · Nov 24, 2017

GrecianVolvo said:
254 is bhp. The HP rating is 250, globally.

I assume Volvo always used the same HP "flavor".
The Volvo website advertises a lower power now than it did 6 months ago.

Chris60 · Dec 4, 2017

From production week 46th due to European emission norms they reduced the hp to meet these norms.
For a T6 they used to state 320hp but after week 46 it's 310hp.
I guess it's the same with the T5.
Generally speaking if someone was to get the higher ratings(till week 46)he should have placed his order in September.

JG2 · Dec 4, 2017

Yes in Europe is from september (model year 2018) T5 250 hp (before 254hp) and T6 is 310 hp (before 320hp).
T8 remain 320hp + 87hp.
Another very unlogical move from Volvo.

phantomblot · Dec 4, 2017

I believe the reduction in power on the gas engines is because of introduction of particle emission filters. (Like they have in the diesels)

The T8's are way below the emission limits for NOx on the EU-cycle, so no need to put in PF in those (from a regulatory point of view).

PhatboyC · Dec 4, 2017

Perhaps this is why Polestar was delayed for MY2018?

inteller · Dec 4, 2017

badcyclist said:
That is interesting. Maybe they de-tuned the engine a little bit more? Or changed the turbo? Does it still recommend or require premium gasoline-- if they de-tune the engine to let it run on regular gasoline that might be a fair tradeoff for cheapskates like me who hate buying premium gas. Happy I got mine while they still made the 5-seater.

if you cant afford the extra $350 in prem a year then a luxury vehicle is probably not for you.

badcyclist · Dec 4, 2017

inteller said:
if you cant afford the extra $350 in prem a year then a luxury vehicle is probably not for you.

I know that you are obsessed with this nonsense about how rich you are and how poor other people are, but please give it a rest.

stick_shift · Dec 4, 2017

badcyclist said:
I know that you are obsessed with this nonsense about how rich you are and how poor other people are, but please give it a rest.

Thank you! :beer:

"You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar"

inteller · Dec 4, 2017

badcyclist said:
I know that you are obsessed with this nonsense about how rich you are and how poor other people are, but please give it a rest.

i'm referring to you complaining about needing premium gas, not the fact you drive a momentum.

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