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2007-2016 Volvo S80 MPG & Fuel Cost
10 model years · 18–29 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2016. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2007-2016 Volvo S80 at a glance
The 2007-2016 Volvo S80 covers 10 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 18–29 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2016, costs about $2,250 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD (29 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. The best combined rating in the generation, 29 MPG, was reached in 2015 and 2016.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2007-2016 Volvo S80 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Gas | 29 MPG | $2,250 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Gas | 22–29 MPG | $2,270–$2,970 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,860–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $2,910–$3,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas | 21–23 MPG | $2,840–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas | 21–22 MPG | $3,020–$3,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 18–21 MPG | $3,140–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 18–20 MPG | $3,270–$3,630 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $4,230–$4,460 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 18–19 MPG | $4,230–$4,460 | First year |
What the 2016 S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs to drive
Per month
$188
$2,250 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$3.75
Per 100 miles
$15.00
Five years
$11,250
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$630less a year
Class median $2,880 a year, MY2016
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2016 Volvo S80 MPG
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,270 to $2,250, $20 less.
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 37 | 29 | $2,250 |
2015 Volvo S80 MPG
22–29 MPG · $2,270–$2,970/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 29 MPG, up 6. Its annual cost goes from $2,860 to $2,270, $590 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,270 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,970 |
2014 Volvo S80 MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,860–$3,180/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,910 to $2,860, $50 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,860 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
2013 Volvo S80 MPG
21–22 MPG · $2,910–$3,180/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 23 to 22 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $2,840 to $2,910, $70 more.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $2,910 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,180 |
2012 Volvo S80 MPG
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,100/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration moves from 22 to 23 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,020 to $2,840, $180 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,840 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
2011 Volvo S80 MPG
21–22 MPG · $3,020–$3,100/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 21 to 22 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,140 to $3,020, $120 less.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,020 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,100 |
2010 Volvo S80 MPG
18–21 MPG · $3,140–$3,630/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 21 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,270 to $3,140, $130 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,140 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $3,500 |
| S80 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | AWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2009 Volvo S80 MPG
18–20 MPG · $3,270–$3,630/yr
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 20 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $3,270, $960 less.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 20 | $3,270 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $3,630 |
| S80 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,630 |
2008 Volvo S80 MPG
18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| S80 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| S80 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Volvo S80 MPG
18–19 MPG · $4,230–$4,460/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| S80 3.2L 6-cyl FWD | 3.2L 6-cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,230 |
| S80 4.4L 8-cyl | 4.4L 8-cyl | 4WD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD: $3,060 in California and $1,970 in Texas, a $1,090 difference.
- California $3,060
- Washington $2,840
- New York $2,250
- Florida $2,130
- Texas $1,970
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2016 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2000-2006 (1st gen)
- 2007-2016 (2nd gen)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2007-2016 Volvo S80 get?
EPA rates the 2007-2016 Volvo S80 at 18–29 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 10 model years. The most efficient version, the 2016 S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, is rated 29 MPG (25 city, 37 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2007-2016 Volvo S80?
The S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 29 MPG, in 2015 and 2016. The lowest top rating, 19 MPG, was in 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2007-2016 Volvo S80?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
How does the 2007-2016 Volvo S80 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2006 Volvo S80) is rated 18–22 MPG combined and costs $3,650–$4,460 a year to fuel; the 2007-2016 model is rated 18–29 MPG and costs $2,250–$4,460 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2016 Volvo S80 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $2,250 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2016 Volvo S80 100 miles?
About $15.00 per 100 miles for the S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2016 Volvo S80 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD is rated 25 city and 37 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 12 MPG.
How does the 2016 Volvo S80 compare with other midsize car configurations?
The S80 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD costs about $2,250 a year to fuel, $630 less than the class median of $2,880, and less than 8 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 195 rated midsize car configurations for MY2016, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2016 Volvo S80 different from the 2015 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 29 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $2,270 to $2,250, $20 less. EPA lists 1 configuration for 2016 against 2 configurations for 2015. See the 2015 Volvo S80 for that year.