Volvo S80 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volvo S80 model year from 1999 to 2016 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the S80 has been offered with 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl power plants; the most efficient version is the 2016 (up to 29 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Volvo S80 fuel economy by year

YearCombined MPGEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2016 29 2.0L 4-cyl $10,135 20 listings
2015 22–29 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl $11,274 23 listings
2014 21–23 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2013 21–22 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2012 21–23 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2011 21–22 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl
2010 18–21 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2009 18–20 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2008 18–19 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2007 18–19 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl
2006 20–22 2.5L 5-cyl
2005 19–22 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl
2004 19–21 2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl
2003 19–20 2.9L 6-cyl
2002 19 2.9L 6-cyl
2001 19–20 2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl
2000 18–19 2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl
1999 19–20 2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl

2016 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2016 S80 was EPA-rated in 1 version (2.0L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 29 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $10,135 on VehiSales (20 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 25 37 29 MPG

2015 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2015 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 29 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $11,274 on VehiSales (23 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S8) Regular 25 36 29 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG

2014 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2014 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 28 23 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 25 21 MPG

2013 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2013 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 28 22 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 25 21 MPG

2012 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2012 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 23 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 28 23 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2011 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2011 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 21 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 19 26 22 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 26 21 MPG

2010 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2010 S80 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 18 27 21 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 24 19 MPG
S80 AWD 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2009 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2009 S80 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 16 25 20 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 15 23 18 MPG
S80 AWD 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 15 22 18 MPG

2008 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2008 S80 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 AWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S80 AWD 3.0L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG
S80 AWD 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG

2007 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2007 S80 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (3.2L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 25 19 MPG
S80 AWD 3.2L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S80 AWD 4.4L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 23 18 MPG

2006 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2006 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.5L 5-cyl), with combined economy from 20 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 19 27 22 MPG
S80 AWD 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG

2005 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2005 S80 was EPA-rated in 3 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 22 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 FWD 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 18 27 22 MPG
S80 AWD 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 17 24 20 MPG
S80 FWD 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 16 24 19 MPG

2004 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2004 S80 was EPA-rated in 4 versions (2.5L 5-cyl, 2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 21 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80/S80 Premier 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 18 26 21 MPG
S80 AWD 2.5L 5-cyl Automatic 5-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
S80/S80 Premier 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
S80/S80 Premier 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2003 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2003 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80/S80 Executive 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 18 25 20 MPG
S80/S80 Executive 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2002 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2002 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.9L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80/S80 Executive 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 23 19 MPG
S80/S80 Executive 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 16 23 19 MPG

2001 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2001 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80/S80 Executive 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
S80/S80 Executive 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic (S4) Premium 17 24 19 MPG

2000 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 2000 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 24 19 MPG
S80 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 23 18 MPG

1999 Volvo S80: engines & MPG

The 1999 S80 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (2.9L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 19 to 20 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
S80 2.9L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 17 25 20 MPG
S80 2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 25 19 MPG

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Volvo S80 get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined economy for the S80 ranges from 18 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2016 model year.

What engines does the 2016 Volvo S80 have?

The 2016 S80 was EPA-rated with 2.0L 4-cyl — see the 2016 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Volvo S80 require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular and premium depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Volvo S80 EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/volvo/s80. Underlying ratings are public-domain EPA/DOE data from fueleconomy.gov.

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