2013 Volvo S80

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Rating7.8

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Midsize Sedan
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$39,150 - $47,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Practical and intuitive interior design

Lackluster base engine

Feature revisions and reshuffled optional packages

AWD is offered

Poor gas mileage

Noteworthy safety features

Immersive ride and handling

Specs & Features

$39,150

price

230 hp @ 6500 rpm

horsepower

236 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.2L 6cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2013 Volvo S80 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $39,150. For that price, it mainly competes with the Cadillac XTS Sedan, the Audi A6 Sedan, and the BMW 5 Series Sedan. Between 2 trims, the 2013 Volvo 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 7.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.0 seconds with the 3.0L 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 8 striking colors the S80 comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

Choose the base 3.2 trim and add the available Climate package and Premier Plus package that would get you features like heated front and rear seats, heated windshield washer nozzles and an interior air quality system, front and rear parking sensors and an iPod cable.

Trims

    Base
    $39,150 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Fog/Driving lights
    • Heated mirrors
    • Leather Seat trim
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    Premier Plus
    $40,300 onwards
    • Parking assist
    Platinum
    $43,000 onwards
    • Navigation system
    T6
    $43,150 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.1 sec
    • Top Speed: 150 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    T5 Premier Plus
    $44,300 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: 149 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg

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Torque

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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Gasoline

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2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    2013 Volvo S80

    Ranked #14

    7.7 sec--
    4.7 sec13.4 sec-
    4.8 sec13.4 sec-
    5.3 sec14.1 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-
    2013 Audi A7

    Ranked #4

    5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph

    2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg28 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/518 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg18.492 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      2013 Audi A6

      Ranked #1

      25 mpg33 mpg28 mpg19.8 gal.495/653.4 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg17.2 gal.361.2/533.2 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.4 gal.349.6/552 mi.

      2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        2013 Volvo S80

        Ranked #14

        191 in.73.3 in.58.8 in.6 in.111.6 in.
        204.1 in.75.9 in.61.6 in.8 in.112.9 in.
        202 in.72.91 in.59.45 in.5 in.111.7 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        2013 Audi A7

        Ranked #4

        195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.5 in.114.7 in.
        195.3 in.73.9 in.57.5 in.4 in.114.5 in.

        2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.9 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.
          2013 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.94 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.
          14.9 cu.ft.103.6 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.
          2013 Acura TL

          Ranked #4

          13.1 cu.ft.98.2 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.18.7 cu.ft.
          13 cu.ft.-41.8 cu.ft.

          2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            71 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.71 cu.ft.72 ft.
            27.1 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.60 ft.
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            2013 Audi A7

            Ranked #5

            234.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.234.1 cu.ft.-
            14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.72 ft.

            2013 Volvo S80 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.-3761 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3860 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4006 lbs.
              -1078 lbs.4059 lbs.
              -1182 lbs.4233 lbs.
              --3719 lbs.

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