Volvo has added an automatic option to the 2.0D versions of the C30, S40, V50 and C70 at a cost of £1400.
The Swedish maker claims the twin-clutch auto’, similar to VW‘s DSG ‘box, gives much improved fuel and CO2 figures compared to traditional automatic rivals.
However, Volvo’s system, named Powershift, pushes up the benefit-in-kind tax band by a single percentage point (see tables below) meaning fleet buyers looking for the lowest taxation should still opt for the manual.
| Volvo C30 2.0D R-design Sport |
| Gearbox |
Manual |
Powershift |
| P11D price (£) |
18,070 |
19,470 |
| CO2 (g/km) |
151 |
156 |
| BIK band (%) |
21 |
22 |
| Yearly tax bill (20%) |
759 |
857 |
| Yearly tax bill (40%) |
1518 |
1713 |
| Fuel (mpg) |
49.6 |
47.9 |
| 0-62mph (secs) |
8.8 |
9 |
|
| Volvo V50 2.0D S |
| Gearbox |
Manual |
Powershift |
| P11D price (£) |
19,320 |
20,720 |
| CO2 (g/km) |
153 |
159 |
| BIK band (%) |
21 |
22 |
| Yearly tax bill (20%) |
811 |
912 |
| Yearly tax bill (40%) |
1623 |
1823 |
| Fuel (mpg) |
48.7 |
47.1 |
| 0-62mph (secs) |
9 |
9.2 |
|
