Volvo S80

Name: 2008 Volvo S80
Brand: Volvo

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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Road Test

This version of the S80 was priced lower than comparable European luxury cars, but that doesn't necessarily make Volvo's flagship sedan a bargain. On the upside, it has innovative safety features, such as blind-spot and collision warning systems. The Volvo also has a slightly improved ride and a quieter cabin than its predecessor. However, this version of the S80 has less rear seat room than the previous model. It also lacks the on-road performance and luxury features one finds in its major competitors.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2008 Volvo S80

$3,325 - $4,375

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$3,700 - $4,575

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$4,825 - $6,600

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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$3,125 - $5,175

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$6,225 - $6,625

EPA MPG NA

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$5,000 - $5,600

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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$6,700 - $7,325

EPA MPG NA

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$3,425 - $4,550

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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$3,500 - $3,925

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$3,575 - $5,925

EPA MPG NA

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$4,825 - $5,150

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$6,075

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$6,000 - $6,275

EPA MPG NA

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$3,350 - $3,400

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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$6,100 - $8,925

EPA MPG NA

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$4,475 - $9,625

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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EPA MPG 18 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

3-liter 6 turbo (285 hp)
3.2-liter 6 (235 hp)
4.4-liter V8 (311 hp)

6-speed automatic

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Model History

2007-2016

2007 Redesign Year

Redesigned for 2007, the S80 showcases Volvo's latest safety features and gets two new engines. The smooth V8 was developed by Yamaha and used on all-wheel-drive models, while front-wheel-drive S80s get the 3.2-liter six-cylinder. A turbocharged six-cylinder joins the line soon. The optional blind-spot monitoring system and radar-based active cruise control work well. Another system can warn the driver if the car is following too close, which can be useful for inattentive drivers. The rear seat is less spacious and access is somewhat compromised compared with the previous generation S80. Handling has been slightly improved, but the ride remains a bit stiff.

1999-2006

1999 Redesign Year

Volvo's S80 flagship debuted for 1999 but was never a top contender in its class. It has lots of interior room, a comfortable ride, and fairly nimble handling. Some controls were awkward but somewhat improved for 2005. The standard engine was a fairly lively 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder. The turbocharged T6 offers quick and effortless acceleration. An AWD version with a turbo five-cylinder engine debuted for 2004. Only the underpowered 5-cylinder remained for 2006.