Volvo XC60 or Hyundai ix35?

I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC60 because it’s the only vehicle that I can fit a set of golf clubs and an electric trolley into with the seats up. I have seen a 58 plate D5 manual with only 22,000 on the clock for £22,000. Would this be a good buy, or should buy a new D3 model? The fuel economy for both appears to be around 40mpg. What about the Hyundai ix35 in AWD? How would you rate the two?

Asked on 1 July 2012 by JB, via email

Answered by Honest John

The Volvo XC60 diesels are all belt cam. The newer D3 is simply a lower capacity D5 but they are quite nice to drive with more road feel than an ix35. Often www.drivethedeal.com has new ones at substantial discounts. Hyundai ix35s come with a full-sized spare wheel under the load floor, while the KIA equivalent is the KIA Sportage.

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