2010 Volvo S80 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$39,200 to $50,950

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For many, the name Volvo is synonymous with “staid” and “predictable,” and the 2010 Volvo S80 luxury midsize sedan is indeed that, at least on the outside. Available in three trims, the base front-wheel-drive (FWD) 3.2, midlevel all-wheel-drive (AWD) T6, and top-shelf V8, also AWD, the S80 won’t bring home any prizes for either its exterior panache or its inspired titling. Its cabin, however, is noted as one of the most elegant and well-designed in its segment, with comfortable seats and better-than-adequate creature comforts, as well as appealing minimalist functionality and ambiance. Trunk space is about average for the segment with 15 cubic feet, and of course, this five-passenger family-oriented sedan also relies on Volvo’s deserved reputation for manufacturing some of the safest vehicles on the road. Competition for the S80 includes the Acura RL and brand-new Hyundai Genesis, with the pricier Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, and Lexus GS 340 providing somewhat higher-end measuring sticks.

Each trim level of the 2010 S80 packs a different engine, with the turbocharged inline six-cylinder (I6) equipping the T6 trim considered the best of the lot. For the 3.2 trim level a 3.2-liter I6 and six-speed auto-manual transmission provide 235 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque while getting an EPA-estimated 18/27 mpg. The T6’s well-regarded turbocharged 3.0-liter I6, again with a standard six-speed auto-manual, puts out 281 hp and 295 lb-ft, and its full-time AWD is controlled by a center-mounted, limited-slip mechanical differential. The 3.0-liter I6 is estimated to get 16/24. A 4.4-liter V8 engine powers the AWD-configured V8 trim which, when combined with the six-speed auto-manual transmission, puts out 311 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque to the tune of 15/22. All three engines are offered with variable-valve timing in a nod to improved fuel efficiency.

Standard appearance, comfort, and convenience items for the 2010 Volvo S80 3.2 include 17-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, eight-way power-adjustable front bucket seats with a fold-flat passenger seat, power accessories, including heated mirrors, memory for driver's seat settings, mirrors, and steering wheel, a telescoping tilt-wheel steering column with wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 6-CD changer with eight speakers and 160 watts of power, Bluetooth capability, and an iPod/USB interface connection. The T6 adds 18-inch alloy wheels and a power sunroof to the mix, while the V8 throws in heated front and rear seats as well as keyless entry/ignition, not to mention such features as DVD navigation, upgraded leather, wood trim, satellite radio, and a 12-speaker Dynaudio surround-sound system, all of which are optional package deals with both the 3.2 and T6 trims. An additional option offered only with the S80 V8 is a rear-seat DVD entertainment system. A sport-tuned suspension package is available with the T6, while this suspension system as well as speed-sensitive power steering are optional as stand-alone items with the V8.

Volvo's much-ballyhooed reputation for safety is embodied in the 2010 S80, with such equipment as four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted air bags, front and rear head airbags, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, emergency braking preparation, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, and a remote anti-theft alarm standard across the lineup. Optional for the 3.2 and T6 trims and standard with the V8 are Xenon headlights with active bending, while a blind-spot alert system, lane-change warning system, and adaptive cruise control are also available for all trims.

While owners of the 2009 Volvo S80 are quick to praise its traditional safety features and overall value, virtually all lament its tepid-to-poor gas mileage with all three engines. Though the introduction of variable valve timing has marginally helped mileage in the 3.2-liter I6 and turbo I6 powerplants, the V8's fuel efficiency remains unchanged. Uninspired exterior styling, some handling and transmission glitches, and the lack of a manual transmission offering are among other owner issues with the S80. On the positive side, nearly all owners are profuse in their praise of the S80’s cabin design, comfort, and functionality, not to mention its plethora of standard convenience goodies. Notable build quality and decent acceleration, at least from the V8 and turbocharged I6 engines, also impress owners of the S80 sedan.

Published May 31, 2022 by Eric Tallberg

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by Anonymous
Nov 04, 2023
The last generation of the S80 is a pretty solid car. The 3.2 6 cylinder engine is peppy and not bad on gas although I prefer the hard to find V8 model. I prefer the black interiors as the lighter beige/tan interiors dont age well unless meticulously cared for. Parts are still available and reasonably priced if you avoid the dealerships. Nov 04, 2023
by Edwin R
Oct 04, 2021
The more you can get for the money you spendOct 04, 2021
by Crypto W
Jul 12, 2020
Completely happy with car. Quiet, powerful, luxurious and good looking.Jul 12, 2020

2010 Volvo S80 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Sunroof: sliding sunshade

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 9 · Width: 8

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: front and rear · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front and rear · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Ventilated: front

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: 5 · Width: 8

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Dynaudio premium brand · HD radio · Rear audio: separate rear audio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 650 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: front center · Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: grocery bag holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

4WD Type: full time

Exterior Features

Body side moldings: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: chrome accents · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: pearl · Rear bumper color: chrome accents · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: dual rear · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: lamp failure

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Steering

Steering ratio: 16.0 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Telematics

Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Wheels

Wheel spokes: multi-spoke

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting · Power windows: with safety reverse

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