Purchase advice 3.2na vs t6

**brick8** · 12-24-2022, 11:00 AM

I am looking to purchase a used P3 XC70 and am trying to determine whether paying extra for a T6 model is worthwhile. I do most of my work and have owned many Volvos. This would be my first venture into the newer models. Any thoughts/advice would be greatly appreciated.

**hoonk** · 01-01-2023, 01:48 PM

Looks like you have turbo cars. IMHO you will be disappointed in the 3.2 non turbo. It will be slower than any in your stable. The T6 with polestar can be exciting with 325hp, ~354 torque.

**vova** · 01-02-2023, 08:10 PM

May I please add another option-2016 xc70 2.5t.
IMHO 3.2 is great engine,but the gas mileage is so poor that my f150 with 5.0 v8 will take it to school.
My dad has xc60 with t6 3.0 6 cylinder and it's gets better gas mileage in comparison to 3.2 engine, has better pick up and thus far was worry free.
I am biased towards 2016xc70 2.5t because I have one and I like it a lot. I am a big proponent of 5cyl engines and my 01v70xc has 291k on a dash and still going,that's why I bought 2016xc70 t5 platinum when one became available near me(it is a garage queen and waiting for 01v70xc to quit). With 2.5 you are getting decent pick up and reasonable mpg and one less cylinder to maintain.