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- MY2000–2016
Volvo S80 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
17 model years · 2000–2016
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volvo S80 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volvo S80 for 17 model years, 2000 to 2016. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2016, has 1 configuration rated 29 MPG combined and costing $2,250 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2016 S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 29 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 20 MPG in 1999.
Volvo S80 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2016 (2nd gen) Generation page | ||
| 2016 | 29 | $2,250 |
| 2015 | 22–29 | $2,270–$2,970 |
| 2014 | 21–23 | $2,860–$3,180 |
| 2013 | 21–22 | $2,910–$3,180 |
| 2012 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,100 |
| 2011 | 21–22 | $3,020–$3,100 |
| 2010 | 18–21 | $3,140–$3,630 |
| 2009 | 18–20 | $3,270–$3,630 |
| 2008 | 18–19 | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2007 | 18–19 | $4,230–$4,460 |
| 2000-2006 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 20–22 | $3,650–$4,020 |
| 2005 | 19–22 | $3,650–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 19–21 | $3,830–$4,230 |
| 2003 | 19–20 | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2002 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 2001 | 19–20 | $4,020–$4,230 |
| 2000 | 18–19 | $4,230–$4,460 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volvo S80 generations
2 generations between 2000 and 2016. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2016 powertrain options
Volvo S80 MPG history, 1999–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–20 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volvo S80's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volvo S80 run 18–29 MPG across model years 2000 to 2016. The latest year, 2016, is rated 29 MPG.
Which Volvo S80 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2016 Volvo S80 S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Volvo S80 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2016, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,250 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,250.
Has the Volvo S80's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 19 MPG in 2000 to 29 MPG in 2016, 10 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 20 MPG.