2014 V60 or V70 2.0 D4 Geartronic

[Simon-R]

Looking at getting a new, to me car, needs to be an Estate, comfy, economical, Auto and about £12000 ish so I have been thinking of getting a 2014 MY V70 D4 with the later engine. Then I thought of a V60 of similar age, they seem to be similar money. With the V60 being a newer design does it feel a lot more modern? What sort of economy can I expect? 50mpg average ???

Which would you go for, I will be doing about 25,000 miles per annum mainly longer journeys. Looking to run it for 2 - 3 years. or would you suggest something else?

Is the D3 worth considering or is it under powered?

Should I save my money and go for an earlier 5 cylinder car and sacrifice some fuel economy? and pay more road tax

Edited by Simon-R on Friday 27th October 16:31

Edited by Simon-R on Friday 27th October 16:48

[Simon-R]

Thanks for the comments so far.

I have had a short drive of a V60 D4 Auto and liked it. I am borrowing one for the day on Saturday so that I can have a decent drive, see if the family and dog fit in etc.

They seem good value for money atm. Looking at a R-Design Lux Nav with Driver Assistance package, Winter Illumination Package and a Sunroof. Should be available in budget as an ex Volvo Management Car.

The alternative seems to be a Golf GTD DSG Estate but the Volvo gearbox is so much smoother than the DSG in my Skoda in traffic.

[Simon-R]

Well after much messing around, mainly me not being able to make up my mind I bought a 2013 V70 D5 Geartronic in Saville Grey yeaterday. It was super comfy and has the space I need. I kept wondering in a V60 would be too small.

Managed to find one with Driver Assistance, Winter & Family Packs with a Sunroof and Spare wheel so it has everything I want and the bonus was it is only 16 miles from home