Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 5 recorded runs

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 5.7 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 7.7 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 5.7sec 2007 V8 Sedan
Average 0–60 6.72sec Across 5 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 15.06sec @ 93.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 7.7sec 2004 2.5T Sedan
2007 Volvo S80

Across 5 verified runs, the Volvo S80 ranges from 5.7 to 7.7 seconds 0–60, with a 6.72-second average.

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Volvo S80 0–60 times by model year

5 tests · 4 years

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
5.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.40s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph
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
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 5
2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan

2004

Volvo S80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 7.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.60s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.60 sec
Trap Speed
90.0 mph
Engine
2.5L Turbo I-5
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
5A
MPG EPA
18 C / 25 H / 21 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#5 of 5
2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Sedan

2002

Volvo S80 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2002 Volvo S80 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.60s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
0–60 mph
6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
14.60 sec
Trap Speed
95.0 mph
Engine
2.9L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 23 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 5
2002 Volvo S80 T6 75th Anniversary Edition Sedan

1999

Volvo S80 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.95 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.35 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#03
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 90.9 mph
0–60 mph
6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.20 sec
Trap Speed
90.9 mph
Engine
2.8L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#3 of 5
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan
#04
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
0–60 mph
7.10 sec
¼ Mile ET
15.50 sec
Trap Speed
92.0 mph
Engine
2.8L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
16 C / 25 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#4 of 5
1999 Volvo S80 T6 Sedan

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 faster
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Volvo S80 performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Volvo S80 on record is the 2007 Volvo S80 V8 Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.40 seconds at 98.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volvo S80 is the 2004 Volvo S80 2.5T Sedan, which takes 7.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 5 verified runs, a Volvo S80 reaches 60 mph in 6.72 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.06 seconds at roughly 93.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 4 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

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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