Volvo S60 vs. Volvo S80
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Volvo S60 and the Volvo S80.
When we compare the Volvo S60's and the Volvo S80's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S60 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Volvo S80 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S60's and the Volvo S80's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S80 is a better car than the Volvo S60.
Pricing: A used 2016 Volvo S60 ranges from $9,790 to $19,995 while a used 2016 Volvo S80 is priced between $7,934 to $19,970.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Volvo S60 and the Volvo S80 makes 240 horsepower. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 676 miles. The S80 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 685 miles.This gives the Volvo S60 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo S80 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Volvo S80 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S60, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of front head room. The Volvo S60 and Volvo S80 are comparable in regards to front leg room and rear head room.
Safety Ratings: The Volvo S60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,150
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$39,513
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$21,065 - $63,500
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$43,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,781
Price Range:
$9,790 - $19,995
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$19,901
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
$12,522 - $42,938
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
62
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
85,302
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,506
Price Range:
$7,934 - $19,970
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
98,082
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.4 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Volvo S80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S60
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.1 - 6.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
4.4%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S80
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.4
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Compact Cars)
0.9 - 7.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
7 out of / 36Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 36Ranking
29 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Volvo S80 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo S60 Trim Levels
T5 Premier, T6 Drive-E, T6 Drive-E Platinum, T6 Drive-E R-Design, T6 Drive-E R-Design Platinum, T6 Polestar, T6 R-Design, T6 R-Design Platinum, T5, T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Inscription, T5 Drive-E Inscription Platinum, T5 Drive-E Premier, T5 Drive-E R-Design SE, T5 Inscription, T5 Inscription Platinum
Volvo S80 Trim Levels
T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Platinum
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.070 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
240 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 38 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 676 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 37 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
463 / 685 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
98.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3433 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
58.4 inches
Length:
182.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3719 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
58.8 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
111.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Osmium Grey Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
Green
Seashell Metallic
Red
Flamenco Red Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Ember Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Soft Beige / Soft Beige with Off-Black Interior
Black
Off Black
Brown
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Soft Beige
Black
Off Black
Brown
Chestnut
