2012 Volvo S80

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Rating8.0

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Sedan
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$37,950 - $45,650
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Lots of standard features

Underwhelming base engine

Turn signals on the outside mirrors

Best-in-class safety features

Disappointing gas mileage

New 7-inch color infotainment display

Superb ride and comfort

Outdated center console and infotainment system

Standard Volvo's City Safety

Specs & Features

$37,950

price

230 hp @ 6400 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.2L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2012 Volvo S80 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $37,950. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A6 Sedan, the BMW 5 Series Sedan, and the Lincoln MKZ Sedan. Between 2 trims, the S80 offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.2L inline-6 capable of making 240 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300 horsepower-making 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 engine. Both engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. The S80 reaches 60 mph from zero in 7.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.0 seconds with the turbocharged engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S80 can manage a combined fuel economy between 21 and 23 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 9 striking colors the S80 comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The 2012 Volvo S80 Sedan is a comfortable and spacious car offered in two trims. Among them, we recommend getting the higher-end T6 trim that comes powered by the stronger turbocharged engine under the hood. 

Trims

    Base
    $37,950 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Front passenger Lumbar support
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    Premier Plus
    $38,950 onwards
    • Parking assist
    Platinum
    $41,650 onwards
    • Navigation system
    T6
    $41,950 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    T6 Premier Plus
    $42,950 onwards
    • Parking assist
    T6 Platinum
    $45,650 onwards
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$37,950- $45,650

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.03

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm

Capacity

5

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$35,705- $45,185

Gasoline

8

280 hp @ 6200 rpm

254 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$48,200- $57,045

Gasoline

7.7

300 hp @ 6300 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$59,250

Gasoline

8.23

310 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

4

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$41,700- $49,900

Gasoline

8.07

211 hp @ 4300 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 3250 rpm

5

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$46,900- $64,300

Gasoline

8.04

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 1250 rpm

5

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$35,915- $51,650

Gasoline

8.72

270 hp @ 7000 rpm

223 lb.-ft. @ 5700 rpm

5

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$61,700

Gasoline

7.07

420 hp @ 6000 rpm

417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$59,200- $61,700

Gasoline

8.16

420 hp @ 6000 rpm

417 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$49,850

Gasoline

7.27

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2012 Volvo S80

    Ranked #11

    7.4 sec--
    4.7 sec13.4 sec-
    4.8 sec13.4 sec-
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.4 sec13.8 sec-
    2012 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      2012 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      2012 Acura TL

      Ranked #3

      20 mpg29 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.370/536.5 mi.
      2012 Audi A7

      Ranked #4

      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19.8 gal.356.4/554.4 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.

      2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2012 Volvo S80

        Ranked #11

        191 in.73.3 in.58.8 in.6 in.111.6 in.
        199.2 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.5 in.116.9 in.
        2012 Acura RL

        Ranked #2

        195.8 in.72.7 in.57.2 in.5.7 in.110.2 in.
        2012 Audi A7

        Ranked #3

        195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.
        195.3 in.75.6 in.57.5 in.4.1 in.114.5 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.5.9 in.114.2 in.

        2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          2012 Volvo S80

          Ranked #12

          14.9 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.7.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.
          2012 Acura RL

          Ranked #3

          13.1 cu.ft.99.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          2012 Acura TL

          Ranked #4

          13.1 cu.ft.98.2 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.

          2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            7.7 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.7.7 cu.ft.72 ft.
            14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.14.7 cu.ft.-
            18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.-
            2012 Audi A6

            Ranked #4

            4.2 cu.ft.14.1 cu.ft.4.2 cu.ft.-
            72.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            -16.5 cu.ft.--

            2012 Volvo S80 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.995 lbs.3761 lbs.
              2012 Acura RL

              Ranked #2

              1000 lbs.850 lbs.4099 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1414 lbs.3858 lbs.
              2012 Acura TL

              Ranked #3

              -850 lbs.3726 lbs.
              -1190 lbs.4244 lbs.
              -1148 lbs.3858 lbs.

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