2015 Volvo S80

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Rating7.8

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Midsize Sedan
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$40,500 - $49,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Fuel-efficient base engine

Rivals offer a more engaging driving experience

The 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 engine is the new base engine

Smooth power transfer

Less exterior color options than rivals

New 8-speed automatic transmission

Awesome built quality

Old 3.2L Inline-6 engine is dropped

Bright Silver Metallic is new available exterior paint

New available 18-inch wheels

Trim range changes in the mid-year

Revised standard and optional features list

New available Harmon Kardon premium sound system

New Convenience Package

Specs & Features

$40,500

price

240 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

258 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automatic w/od

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2015 Volvo S80 Sedan is a midsize sedan offered in 6 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $40,500. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A6 Premium Sedan, the BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan, and the Lincoln MKZ Black Lable Sedan. Between 6 trims, the S80 offers 2 powertrains. The base T5 engine is a 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 capable of making 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 300-horsepower-making T6 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine. The former engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission whereas the latter is coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The S80 reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.6 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 6.0 seconds with the 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the S80 can manage a combined fuel economy between 22 and 29 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 7 striking colors the S80 comes in really pull you towards itself. 

Buying Advice

The base T5 turbo engine is slightly slower than the more powerful T6 turbo engine but it also keeps the fuel economy in check. Hence, we suggest opting for the 2015.5 T5 trim which comes with a front-wheel drive system. However, if you don’t mind the low fuel economy, we would recommend, the 2015.5 T6 Premier trim which comes with an all-wheel-drive system and it is better equipped as well. Note: Optional packages’ names and contents have been revised.

Trims

    T5 Platinum
    $40,500 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Sirius AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    T6
    $43,950 onwards
    • 18-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    • Sliding and tilting glass Sunroof
    T5 Premier Plus
    $45,450 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl AWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 300 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 22 mpg
    T6 Platinum
    $48,150 onwards
    • Navigation system

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Price

$40,500- $49,300

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.77

Horsepower

300 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 2100 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.14

310 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.94

220 hp @ 4450 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.56

240 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1450 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.69

272 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.57

330 hp @ 7000 rpm

270 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

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Gasoline

7.52

240 hp @ 5500 rpm

251 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

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Gasoline

7.76

386 hp @ 6400 rpm

367 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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Gasoline

8.57

306 hp @ 6400 rpm

277 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

7.99

268 hp @ 6200 rpm

248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm

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2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec14.9 sec-
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-
    2015 Audi A7

    Ranked #1

    5.4 sec14.2 sec130 mph
    5.4 sec14.0 sec-
    5.5 sec--
    5.7 sec14.3 sec-

    2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      25 mpg37 mpg29 mpg18.5 gal.-
      23 mpg34 mpg27 mpg18.5 gal.425.5/629 mi.
      22 mpg33 mpg26 mpg16.5 gal.363/544.5 mi.
      21 mpg31 mpg24 mpg17.2 gal.361.2/533.2 mi.
      20 mpg30 mpg24 mpg19 gal.380/570 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg23 mpg17.4 gal.330.6/504.6 mi.

      2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        191 in.73.9 in.58.8 in.5.9 in.111.6 in.
        200 in.73.8 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.116.9 in.
        2015 Audi A7

        Ranked #2

        195.6 in.75.2 in.55.9 in.4.4 in.114.7 in.
        195.5 in.72.2 in.57.2 in.6 in.114.6 in.
        195.3 in.73.9 in.57.5 in.4.1 in.114.5 in.
        194.7 in.72.6 in.59.1 in.6 in.114.2 in.

        2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14.9 cu.ft.97.7 cu.ft.58.3 cu.ft.
          2015 Audi A7

          Ranked #1

          24.5 cu.ft.101.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.
          18 cu.ft.-18 cu.ft.
          17.7 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.32.6 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.96.5 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.100.1 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.

          2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            58.3 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.58.3 cu.ft.89 ft.
            14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.14.3 cu.ft.77 ft.
            15.1 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.13.7 cu.ft.152 ft.
            2015 Audi A7

            Ranked #4

            323.1 cu.ft.24.5 cu.ft.323.1 cu.ft.-
            15 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.15 cu.ft.-
            15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.-

            2015 Volvo S80 vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              3300 lbs.-3545 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3620 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3719 lbs.
              -1104 lbs.3726 lbs.
              -1256 lbs.3660 lbs.
              2015 Audi A7

              Ranked #3

              -992 lbs.4200 lbs.

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