Volvo S80 vs. Lexus ES 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Volvo S80 and Lexus ES 350 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 S80 and the Lexus ES 350.
When comparing the Volvo S80's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the Volvo S80 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Volvo S80's and the Lexus ES 350's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Volvo S80 ranges from $7,934 to $19,970 while a used 2016 Lexus ES 350 is priced between $15,980 to $26,606.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Volvo S80’s base engine makes 240 horsepower, and the Lexus ES 350 base engine makes 268 horsepower. The S80 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 685 miles. The ES 350 is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 533 miles. This gives the Volvo S80 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lexus ES 350. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus ES 350 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S80 has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear shoulder room. The Volvo S80 and Lexus ES 350 are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus ES 350 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:
$43,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$38,100
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$57,242
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$27,065 - $117,200
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:
107,554
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$21,424
Price Range:
$15,980 - $26,606
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$24,207
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$14,011 - $46,941
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
137
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
95,539
# Good or Great Deals:
28
Volvo S80 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
9.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
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%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus ES 350
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
3.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.5 - 6.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
54.1%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.6 - 20.2
Volvo S80 Rankings
Not yet available
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Volvo S80 Trim Levels
T5 Drive-E, T5 Drive-E Platinum
Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base
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:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
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):
0.065 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
268 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
248 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
361 / 533 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
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:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
15.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
100.1 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3571 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
193.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Stone / Ember Black Metallic
Blue
Magic Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Silver Metallic / Savile Gray Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl Metallic / Ice White
Beige
Not available
Brown
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
White
Eminent White Pearl
Beige
Satin Cashmere Metallic
Brown
Autumn Shimmer
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver / Silver Lining Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Soft Beige
Black
Off Black
Brown
Chestnut
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black w/Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Black w/Linear Mocha Wood Trim / Black w/Piano Black Trim
Brown
Flaxen w/Linear Mocha Wood Trim / Flaxen w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Flaxen w/Piano Black Trim / Parchment w/Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Piano Black Trim
Gray
Stratus Gray w/Birds-Eye Maple Trim / Stratus Gray w/Linear Mocha Wood Trim / Stratus Gray w/Piano Black Trim
