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Volvo S80 MPG

Its best-rated version reaches 29 MPG combined in 2015–2016, the S80 FWD. Its weakest year peaked at 19 MPG (2000, 2002 and 2007–2008).

Volvo S80: best and lowest EPA combined MPG of its versions, model years 1999–201615202530MPG200720151999200520102016lowest peak 19Volvo S80: best and lowest EPA combined MPG by model year15202530MPG199920022004200620082010201220142016peak 29
lowest to best versionbest versionmedian of its classengine list turned over
517.2 gal

a year at 15,000 miles for the best 2016 version, the S80 FWD. Put it next to its 1999 predecessor, at your own mileage.

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The Volvo S80 has EPA ratings for 18 model years, 1999–2016, every one of them among midsize cars. It shared the spot of the most fuel-efficient Volvo nameplate in 2005 and 2015.

No other Volvo nameplate rated lower than it in 2000 and 2002 (in 2002, the Volvo V70 XC was next lowest).

Among 55 midsize cars, 2016

The S80 placed 29th (tied). The class leader was the Toyota Prius at 56 MPG. The next higher rating, 30 MPG, is shared by six nameplates.

Best EPA combined MPG of each of the 55 midsize cars rated for 201620304050S80 29median 30PriusBest EPA combined MPG of each of the 55 midsize cars rated for 201620304050S80 29median 30

The S80, five years at a time

Average rating of its best version per span, placed among midsize cars.

1999–0326th of 45
2004–0827th of 44
2009–1332nd of 46
2014–1833rd of 53

Where the engine list turned over

  • 2007

    New: 3.2-liter 6-cylinder, 4.4-liter 8-cylinder. Best rating 22 → 19 MPG.

  • 2015

    New: 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. Best rating 23 → 29 MPG.

All 18 model years, best and lowest version
Model yearsBest versionCombinedCity / hwyLowest versionVersions
2016S80 FWD2925 / 37291
2015S80 FWD2925 / 36222
2014S80 FWD2320 / 28212
2013S80 FWD2219 / 28212
2012S80 FWD2320 / 28212
2011S80 FWD2219 / 26212
2010S80 FWD2118 / 27183
2009S80 FWD2016 / 25183
2008S80 AWD1916 / 24184
2007S80 AWD1916 / 25183
2006S80 FWD2219 / 27202
2005S80 FWD2218 / 27193
2004S80/S80 Premier2118 / 26194
2003S80/S80 Executive2018 / 25192
2002S80/S80 Executive1917 / 23192
2001S80/S80 Executive2017 / 25192
2000S801916 / 24182
1999S802017 / 25192

Version names in the EPA list: S80, S80 AWD, S80 FWD, S80/S80 Executive, S80/S80 Premier.

Same class, 2016

Toyota Prius56 MPGVolkswagen Passat29 MPGBuick LaCrosse28 MPGFerrari FF13 MPG

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