T5 VEA (B4204T) vs T5 (B5254T)
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
T5 VEA (B4204T)
BUY
78/100
+3 points over T5 (B5254T)
0
/ 100
BUY
T5 VEA (B4204T)
Volvo
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
T5 (B5254T)
Volvo
Specifications
T5 VEA (B4204T)
T5 (B5254T)
Brand
Volvo
Volvo
Verdict
BUY
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
78
75
Years
2014--present
2003--2016
Displacement
1969 cc
2521 cc
Layout
I4
I5
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Turbo
Power
245--254 hp
230--300 hp
Known Issues
0
0
Total Risk Cost
€0--€0
€0--€0
Character
T5 VEA (B4204T)
"New-gen Volvo 4-cyl. Powers everything from XC40 to XC90. Reliable but less character than old I5."
T5 (B5254T)
"Classic Volvo turbo 5. Smooth, punchy. PCV system needs attention. Good with regular maintenance."