Ecoglo Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Hi, just interested if anyone can advise. Real terms difference in fuel economy between these 2 engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThuMentaliss Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Very simple really your choices are limited if you want a alphard for camping etc and you may end up installing a campervan conversion you might also want to use your Alphard as a tow vehicle for a caravan dont forget the Alphard is already a heavy vehicle so in this example the 2.4 version is just not powerfull enough, as this engine works harder at a given rev range than the 3.0ltr, yes still better fuel consumption but dont forget diesel fuel is dearer than petrol, do your research in the browser alphard topics you will find testimonies of this (never heard of a 3.5ltr alphard)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecoglo Posted August 18, 2022 Author Share Posted August 18, 2022 Thanks for the info. It will mostly be a family wagon with the odd sleep over. So 2.4 will be fine. Can anyone advise on the best year. I'm looking at 04/05 premium models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 21 hours ago, ThuMentaliss said: Very simple really your choices are limited if you want a alphard for camping etc and you may end up installing a campervan conversion you might also want to use your Alphard as a tow vehicle for a caravan dont forget the Alphard is already a heavy vehicle so in this example the 2.4 version is just not powerfull enough, as this engine works harder at a given rev range than the 3.0ltr, yes still better fuel consumption but dont forget diesel fuel is dearer than petrol, do your research in the browser alphard topics you will find testimonies of this (never heard of a 3.5ltr alphard)? 3.5 ltr, 2008 on. All Alphard / Vellfire engines are petrol. Larry, Is yours the V6, as you're listed as 2.4 ltr owner ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecoglo Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 I'm looking at buying a 2.4. 04/05 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThuMentaliss Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Rojie said: 3.5 ltr, 2008 on. All Alphard / Vellfire engines are petrol. Larry, Is yours the V6, as you're listed as 2.ltr owner ? Sorry Rojie did I imply that there were alphard diesels out there? I dont recall making a mistake when i originally set up details of my vehicle with alphardclub as it stands my alphard is a Sept' 2005 3.0ltr V6 (now remapped) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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