Volvo S80 0–60 Times
The Volvo S80 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 5 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volvo S80 is the 2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.40 seconds at 98.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volvo S80 is the 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Sedan, which took 7.70 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Volvo S80 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.72 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.06 seconds at 93.18 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.70sec
2007 V8 Sedan
Average 0–60
6.72sec
Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.06sec
@ 93.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.70sec
2004 2.5T Sedan
Across 5 verified runs, the Volvo S80 ranges from 5.70 to 7.70 seconds 0–60, with a 6.72-second average.
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Volvo S80 Performance Overview
Volvo’s S80 performance profile spans 5 verified tests across 1999 to 2007, covering the model’s transition from its first TS/XY years into the opening AS/P24 era. Early first-generation cars relied entirely on gasoline engines, starting with turbocharged and twin-turbocharged five- and six-cylinder setups such as the B5254T2, B6284T, and B6294T, with output ranging from 208 to 268 hp. In period testing, the 1999 T6 Sedan reached 60 mph in 6.8 seconds, while the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan improved that mark to 6.3 seconds. At the slower end of the sampled range, the 2004 2.5T Sedan posted 7.7 seconds.
By the end of the first generation, the S80’s quickest quarter-mile figures were still forming, with the collected average settling at 15.06 seconds at 93.2 mph. The major change came with the 2007 launch of the second-generation AS/P24 car, which introduced the naturally aspirated 4.4-liter B8444S V8 rated at 311 hp. That 2007 V8 Sedan delivered the model’s best recorded figures here, accelerating from 0-60 in 5.7 seconds and running the quarter-mile in 14.4 seconds @ 98 mph. Within this dataset, that single V8 test defines where the S80 stands at its quickest.
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Volvo S80 0–60 by generation
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Generation | 2007–2016 | 5.70s | 5.70s — 2007 V8 Sedan | 1 | The Second Generation generation (2007–2016) averaged 5.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2007 V8 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 311 hp across 4.4L V8 configurations. |
| First Generation | 1999–2006 | 6.98s | 6.30s — 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan | 4 | The First Generation generation (1999–2006) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 208 to 268 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5, 2.8L Twin-Turbo I-6, 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. |
Second Generation
2007–2016
Avg 0–60
5.70s
Fastest
5.70s
Tests
1
2007 V8 Sedan
The Second Generation generation (2007–2016) averaged 5.70 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2007 V8 Sedan at 5.70 seconds. Output was 311 hp across 4.4L V8 configurations.
First Generation
1999–2006
Avg 0–60
6.98s
Fastest
6.30s
Tests
4
2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan
The First Generation generation (1999–2006) averaged 6.98 seconds to 60 mph across 4 tests, led by the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 208 to 268 hp across 2.5L Turbo I-5, 2.8L Twin-Turbo I-6, 2.9L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations.
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Volvo S80 0–60 times by model year
5 tests · 4 years
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2007 Volvo S80
1 verified run
Avg 0–60
5.70
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.40
sec
Recorded Tests
1
#01
2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan
5.70sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.40s
¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.40 sec
- Trap Speed
- 98.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.4L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 15 C / 23 H / 14 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 5
How we verify Volvo S80 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volvo S80 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volvo S80 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volvo S80 performance FAQs
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The 2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan runs from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That version uses a 311-hp naturally aspirated V8, 325 lb-ft of torque, and all-wheel drive. It is also the quickest 2007 S80 test on record.
The fastest Volvo S80 on record is the 2007 V8 Sedan, with a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 14.4 seconds with a 98 mph trap speed.
The fastest stock Volvo S80 is the 2007 V8 Sedan at 5.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 5 recorded S80 tests are production vehicles, so the quickest overall result and the quickest stock result are the same car.
The Second Generation Volvo S80 (2007-2016) has a recorded average 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. Its quickest run is also 5.7 seconds, set by the 2007 V8 Sedan. That generation has 1 verified test on record.
The First Generation Volvo S80 (1999-2006) averages 6.98 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. The quickest First Generation example is the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
The quickest First Generation Volvo S80 is the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan. Its best recorded 0-60 mph time is 6.3 seconds, making it the fastest TS/XY-generation S80 among the 4 verified tests for that generation.
The V8 Sedan is quicker. The Volvo S80 V8 Sedan has a best recorded 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds, while the S80 T6 Sedan's best recorded run is 6.8 seconds. That gives the V8 a 1.1-second advantage to 60 mph.
The Volvo S80 T6 is faster than the 2.5T. The T6 Sedan has a best recorded 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds, while the 2.5T Sedan records 7.7 seconds. Across its 2 tests, the T6 also averages 6.95 seconds to 60 mph.
The Volvo S80 T6 Sedan has a best recorded 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds. Across 2 verified T6 tests, it averages 6.95 seconds. Within the first-generation range, the quicker T6-based result is the 2002 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan at 6.3 seconds.
Across all 5 recorded Volvo S80 tests, the average quarter-mile is 15.06 seconds at 93.2 mph. The quickest S80 quarter-mile on record comes from the 2007 V8 Sedan, which runs 14.4 seconds at 98 mph.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volvo S80 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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