Join Volvo’s Economy DRIVe
Volvo’s economy ‘DRIVe’ means improved fuel efficiency in seven models across the range and a reduction in CO2 levels.
DRIVe Volvo for class leading CO2 emissions and 70 mpg
Volvo’s economy ‘DRIVe’ means improved fuel efficiency in seven models across the range and a reduction in CO2 levels.
The innovative Start/Stop technology is now available on the C30, S40 and V50, offering best in class CO2 emissions of 104 g/km in the C30 and 107 g/km for the S40 and V50.
The introduction of the 1.6D engine in V70 and S80 has brought CO2 emissions down below 130 g/km. Front-wheel drive versions of the XC60 and XC70 powered by the new 2.4D engine sees CO2 emissions down to 159 g/km, falling below the new Writing Down Allowance threshold for company cars which came into force in April 2009.
The full DRIVe range is now made up of:-
- XC60 crossover
- V70
- XC70
- S80
- C30 SportsCoupe
- S40 saloon
- V50 Sportswagon
All the new DRIVe models will be available in the UK in Summer 2009 with further specification and pricing details being announced closer to the time.
Performance, preliminary CO2 emissions and fuel consumption for the new Volvo DRIVe models are as follows:
| Model |
Engine |
Power Output |
CO2 |
Fuel
Consumption |
| C30 Start/Stop |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
104g |
72.4 mpg |
| V70 |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
129g |
57.6 mpg |
| V50 Start/Stop |
1.6D
|
109 hp/240 Nm |
104g |
72.4 mpg |
| S40 Start/Stop |
1.6D |
109 hp/240 Nm |
104g |
72.4 mpg |
| S80 |
1.6D
|
109 hp/240 Nm |
129g |
57.6 mpg |
| XC60 |
2.4D
|
175 hp/420 Nm |
159g |
47.1 mpg |
| XC70 |
2.4D |
175 hp/420 Nm
|
159g |
47.1 mpg |
C30, S40 and V50 featuring an advanced Start/Stop function to lower CO2 emissions to 104 g/km
- The Start/Stop function allows the engine to switch off when the car is at a standstill, whilst also maintaining comfort settings such as the air conditioning.
- Put the gear lever into neutral and release the clutch while at a standstill, and the engine switches off, press the clutch, and the engine starts up again
- This technology has reduced fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions by 4-5% in mixed driving conditions
- In urban traffic, Start/Stop technology reduces fuel consumption and CO2 by as much as 8%
- When the car is at a standstill and the engine is switched off, some electronic systems such as the air conditioning step down to standby level in order to save fuel
- Start/Stop also continuously monitors the comfort level and automatically reactivates the air conditioning when required
- Start/Stop can be engaged and disengaged via a DRIVe button in the centre console
Regenerative Charge Facility
A function in the C30, S40 and V50 DRIVe 1.6D with Start/Stop is the regenerative charge facility.
- Charges the battery as soon as the driver releases the accelerator or brakes while a gear is engaged
- By harnessing the car's kinetic energy, the alternator does not have to use diesel fuel as a power source to recharge the car’s battery
- Fuel savings of between 2 and 3%
Front-Wheel Drive for the Volvo XC60 and XC70 brings CO2 emissions below 160 g/km
The introduction of Front-Wheel Drive and the new 2.4D engine to the XC60 crossover and XC70 premium estate will see CO2 figures down to 159 g/km.
- This will mean the XC60 will be the first premium SUV falling below the all-important 160 g/km Writing Down Allowance threshold for company cars with the accompanying benefit of lower Benefit-in-Kind taxation bills for company car drivers.
- In addition to front-wheel drive, a number of improvements all help deliver the new model's competitive fuel consumption and CO2 figures including:-
- Reduction of friction and pump losses in the diesel engine and in cutting the pressure drop in the intake and exhaust systems
- Injection pressure has increased with the latest generation of high-pressure pumps
- Injection architecture refined with the help of a piezo-electric system
- Turbocharger tuned to deliver high torque from low revs
- Gear ratios optimised so the car can be driven economically
V70 and S80 now below 130g/km
The Volvo V70 and S80 DRIVe models will be powered by the 1.6-litre diesel engine and manual gearbox, the same as the smaller C30, S40 and V50 but with specially tailored engine software and different gear ratios.
The optimised powertrain has helped deliver significant cuts in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 129 g/km for the V70 DRIVe and 57.6mpg for the S80 DRIVe.
Several other factors also contribute to the reduction in fuel consumption, including:-
- Specially designed tyres for low rolling resistance
- Electric power steering pump that delivers exactly the servo assistance the driver requires, in a precise and energy-efficient way.
- The V70 also features a covered grill to aid aerodynamics and a lowered chassis (20 mm front, 15 mm rear)