Brand comparison
Vetus vs Volvo Penta marine diesels
Considering a Volvo Pentaengine for your boat? Here's how the Vetus range compares, model for model — on weight, drive options, standard equipment, servicing and local support. Every comparison is built from published manufacturer specs.
Where Volvo Penta is strong
- Lower cruising rpm and smooth running
- Integrated engine-drive-controls system
- Very large global dealer network
Where Vetus can have the edge
- Parts are widely reported as more expensive and slower to source than rivals — a real lifetime-cost consideration.
- Heavier installed weight than the equivalent Vetus M4 in most brackets.
- D1/D2 small diesels are marinised Shibaura industrial blocks — comparable heritage to Vetus's marinised Mitsubishi blocks, despite the premium price.
Vetus vs Volvo Penta — model-by-model
Vetus M2.13 vs Volvo Penta D1-13
12 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 126 kg
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Vetus M2.18 vs Volvo Penta D1-20
16 hp · 2-cyl · 107 kg vs 144 kg
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Vetus M3.29 vs Volvo Penta D1-30
27 hp · 3-cyl · 134 kg vs 158 kg
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Vetus M4.35 vs Volvo Penta D2-40
33 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 178 kg
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Vetus M4.45 vs Volvo Penta D2-40
42 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 178 kg
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Vetus M4.45 vs Volvo Penta D2-50
42 hp · 4-cyl · 199 kg vs 249 kg
50 kg lighterCompare
Vetus M4.56 vs Volvo Penta D2-50
52 hp · 4-cyl · 206 kg vs 249 kg
43 kg lighterCompare
Vetus VH4.65 vs Volvo Penta D2-60
65 hp · 4-cyl · 240 kg vs 264 kg
24 kg lighterCompare
Vetus VH4.80 vs Volvo Penta D2-75
80 hp · 4-cyl · 245 kg vs 264 kg
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Not sure which Vetus suits your boat?
Tell us your vessel, current engine and how you use her. As the authorised Victorian Vetus distributor, Luxfords will recommend the right model and drive, with pricing and availability.
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