Volvo S80

Name: 2003 Volvo S80
Brand: Volvo

EPA MPG: NA

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: NA

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Road Test

Introduced in 1998, the S80 is a relatively old design compared with other, similarly-priced competitors. The roomy cabin features a roomy and comfortable rear seat, and handling is secure though not agile. But the car rides stiffly, especially at low speeds.

2003 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2003 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

2003 Volvo S80

$3,175 - $4,375

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Acura RL

$3,950 - $4,000

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2003 Acura TL

$3,575 - $4,225

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2003 Audi A6

$3,125 - $3,925

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2003 BMW 5 Series

$3,975 - $5,100

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2003 Cadillac CTS

$3,050

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2003 Infiniti M

$3,975

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Jaguar S-Type

$3,100 - $4,700

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Jaguar X-Type

$3,075 - $3,575

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Lexus ES

$4,775

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Reliability

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2003 Lexus GS

$5,125 - $5,200

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Lincoln LS

$3,250 - $3,600

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

$3,725 - $8,200

EPA MPG NA

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2003 Volvo V70/XC70

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.9-liter 6 (194 hp)
2.9-liter 6 turbo (268 hp)

4-speed automatic

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Model History

2007-2016

2007 Redesign Year

Redesigned for 2007, the S80 showcases Volvo's latest safety features and gets two new engines. The smooth V8 was developed by Yamaha and used on all-wheel-drive models, while front-wheel-drive S80s get the 3.2-liter six-cylinder. A turbocharged six-cylinder joins the line soon. The optional blind-spot monitoring system and radar-based active cruise control work well. Another system can warn the driver if the car is following too close, which can be useful for inattentive drivers. The rear seat is less spacious and access is somewhat compromised compared with the previous generation S80. Handling has been slightly improved, but the ride remains a bit stiff.

1999-2006

1999 Redesign Year

Volvo's S80 flagship debuted for 1999 but was never a top contender in its class. It has lots of interior room, a comfortable ride, and fairly nimble handling. Some controls were awkward but somewhat improved for 2005. The standard engine was a fairly lively 2.9-liter inline six-cylinder. The turbocharged T6 offers quick and effortless acceleration. An AWD version with a turbo five-cylinder engine debuted for 2004. Only the underpowered 5-cylinder remained for 2006.