The Volvo S80 is a sedan offered in 4dr Sdn 3.2L w/Moonroof , 4dr Sdn 3.2L Premier Plus w/Moonroof , 4dr Sdn 3.2L Platinum w/Moonroof , 4dr Sdn 3.2L , 4dr Sdn 3.2L Premier Plus , 4dr Sdn 3.2L Platinum , 4dr Sdn 3.0L , 4dr Sdn 3.0L Premier Plus and 4dr Sdn 3.0L Platinum . The powertrains include 3.0-liter 6 turbo (300 hp) and 3.2-liter 6 (240 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic transmissions. It is Front or AWD wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 18 mpg city to 27 mpg highway. The S80 uses Regular fuel.
Standard safety equipment includes Standard/no (Side air bags, front/rear), Standard Stability control, Standard Antilock brakes.
Competing models include Acura TL , Infiniti G and Lexus ES .
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