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Which cars use the Volvo 5-cylinder diesel engine?

I recently test-drove a Volvo V40 with the 5-cylinder diesel engine. It was great, but just a bit small for us. Could you tell me which other cars of any make use this 5-cylinder engine, which I found very impressive.

Asked on 15 June 2013 by HG, Ilminster

Answered by Honest John
The Volvo S60s, V60s, XC60s, V70s, XC70s and S80s all do. XC90s also have the 2.4-litre 5-cylinder but not the 2.0-litre 5-cylinder version. They were originally developed from 5-cylinder Audi engines, but Volvo is now working on its own new 4-cylinder engines. The outdated Geartronic torque converter automatic is best avoided, though.
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