RANGE ROVER SPORT 2.7 TDV6 HSE Auto

[Pvapour]

thinking of changing our RR V8 petrol as we have some big miles to cover over the coming months so wondering what savings can be had by swapping to the diesel, will be sat on motorways mainly at about 90 with occasional bursts beyond, how does it compare to the V8 petrol in this situation, am I mad, does it need to be the V8 diesel?

any input appreciated

[anonymous-user]

About 28mpg the motorway and about 22/24mpg around town, Unless you drive VERY carefully then you can probably add 2-3mpg to each of these.

Its not a bad engine but if you can afford the extra money for the TDV8 I would recomend this for the extra performance, though it may not be as great on fuel.

If you are talking about buying brand new the TDV6 is actually a 3.0 now and not a 2.7. This engine is a vast improvement over the 2.7 in terms of performance and is slightly better on fuel.

[Triple7]

Recon you are far better off with a LPG conversion to your RR. You'll lose probably more swapping cars. The 2.7d is useless. TDV8 or better still 3.0 TDV6 is the way to go.

[Pvapour]

thx guys, test drove the latter 3.0 today, think V8 diesel is the way as you say

[Davel]

Have had two of the 2.7 Tdi versions to date.

Not bad handling but the turbo lag, and usually at the worst possible times, was frustrating.

Otherwise, I liked ours.

[Gazzab]

Same engine as my Disco 3 (te 2.7 that is). Struggle to get as high as 28 mpg unless sit at 70. As soon as you get higher than that and/or hit traffic the avg is about 25 on a long motorway run. Around town is about 23/24.

[christer]

I drove my new 06 SLK55AMG back from Coventry to London a couple of weeks ago. Nice relaxed 85xph on motorway and a few low gear bursts in tunnels to test out the sound and it returned 26.1mpg. I am glad I purchased such a frugal car. Having said that I am considering a gas guzzling TDV8 for later in the year

[christer]

Just to be slightly more on topic - I had a 2.7 diesel RR Sport last weekend as a replacement car. 3 of us popped down to Bath from Central London and then onto Southampton for a BBQ on Sunday and then back home to Central London. It returned 31mpg and we were not necessarily hanging around. Would cruise at 90xph with ease. I must say I was quite impressed. If I get one I would probably get the TDV8 but not for economy reasons - I think the diesel power delivery suits such a large vehicle.

[steve-p]

Hasn't the new 3.0 V6 diesel rendered the TDV8 a bit unnecessary? Acceleration on paper is similar, but fuel economy is significantly better. Just wondering as I'm thinking about looking at both next year.

[RRS_Staffs]

steve-p said:

Hasn't the new 3.0 V6 diesel rendered the TDV8 a bit unnecessary? Acceleration on paper is similar, but fuel economy is significantly better. Just wondering as I'm thinking about looking at both next year.

Theres a new TDV8 out in the autumn

I had a 3.0 diesel when my TDV8 was serviced and its pretty good actually, certainly miles better than the 2.7 which I test drove and immediately dismissed when I bought mine

The 3.0 was very quick but just seemed a bit 'eager' and out of place in a big 4x4
As has been suggested I like how the car just seems suited to a big lazy grizzly V8

cheers!

Edited by RRS_Staffs on Saturday 5th June 12:38

[Pvapour]

ok, got a ride in the V8 diesel and there was not much difference TBO from the 3.0 V6

how does Auidis 3.0 fare against it in the Q7?

[Alicatt1]

There is a rumour that there will be a RR 4.4TDV8 soon, not sure if it is coming to the RRS tho.

[Gazzab]

Alicatt1 said:

There is a rumour that there will be a RR 4.4TDV8 soon, not sure if it is coming to the RRS tho.

See the home page for Pistonheads. there is an article re the RR 4.4diesel V8.