Volvo S60 vs Volvo S80
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2016 Volvo S80
Overview
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | B5 Core | T5 Drive-E |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | mild hybrid | gas |
| Model year | 2025 | 2016 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $42,600 (best) | $43,450 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG (best) | 29 MPG |
| City MPG | 27 MPG (best) | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 36 MPG | 37 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 15.9 gal | 18.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 247 hp (best) | 240 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 11.6 cu ft | 14.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,900 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 3,746 lbs | 3,719 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 113.1 in (best) | 111.6 in |
| Length | 188.1 in | 191.1 in (best) |
| Width | 72.8 in | 73.3 in (best) |
| Height | 56.6 in | 58.8 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Volvo S60B5 Core | Volvo S80T5 Drive-E |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (passenger) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Volvo S60 | Volvo S80 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | B5 Core $42,600 MSRP(Currently comparing) | T5 Drive-E $43,450 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | B5 Core $44,900 MSRP | T5 Drive-E Platinum $48,375 MSRP |
| 3 | B5 Plus $45,400 MSRP | — |
| 4 | B5 Plus $47,750 MSRP | — |
| 5 | B5 Ultra $50,300 MSRP | — |
| 6 | B5 Ultra Black Edition $51,000 MSRP | — |
| 7 | T8 Core $52,100 MSRP | — |
| 8 | T8 Plus $54,900 MSRP | — |
| 9 | T8 Ultra $57,400 MSRP | — |
| 10 | T8 Ultra Black Edition $58,100 MSRP | — |