T3 VEA (B3154T) vs D5 (D5244T)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
D5 (D5244T)
BUY
80/100
+8 points over T3 VEA (B3154T)
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
T3 VEA (B3154T)
Volvo
0
/ 100
BUY
D5 (D5244T)
Volvo
Specifications
T3 VEA (B3154T)
D5 (D5244T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
80
Years
2017--present
2001--2017
Displacement
1477 cc
2400 cc
Layout
I3
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
156--163 hp
163--230 hp
Known Issues
2
0
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€0--€0
Character
T3 VEA (B3154T)
"XC40/V60 entry-level. Three-cylinder VEA platform. Adequate, smooth for a triple. Limited character."
D5 (D5244T)
"Iconic Volvo 5-cyl diesel. XC60/V70/S80. Strong torque. Injector issues at 150k+. Good with care."
Issues Comparison
T3 VEA (B3154T) 2
○ MINOR
Carbon buildup (3-cyl DI turbo)
○ MINOR
Timing chain (3-cyl, limited data)
D5 (D5244T) 0
No documented issues.