2014 Volvo S80 review
Volvo S80 highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Plenty of features
- Great ride
- Comfortable seats
Cons
- Unexciting base engine
- Numb driving experience
- Dated navigation
Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 25 highway, 21 combined
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Great riding flagship sedan
The 2014 Volvo S80 is the automaker’s premium flagship sedan, so you likely have high expectations. This model will check many of your boxes with its soft and compliant suspension that delivers a great ride while remaining firm enough to keep from feeling sloppy in corners. Combine this with supremely comfortable seats, daring interior trim, and a long list of desirable technology and features, and you have a great sedan you’ll love for years to come.
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What is new for the 2014 Volvo S80?
- S80 trims have been upgraded with Leatherette Seats, Smart Key, and Heated Steering Wheel as standard equipment this year.
- The 3.2 Premier Plus trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
- The T6 Premier Plus trim now comes with Rear View Camera as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Volvo S80
1. Powerful optional engine
The 2014 Volvo S80’s optional 3.0L turbocharged inline-six engine in the T6 models delivers 300 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. This power routes through a six-speed automatic transmission and then out to all four wheels via its standard all-wheel-drive system. This results in a surprisingly quick six-second zero-to-60 sprint time in this big sedan.
2. Great optional driver-assist technology
When riding in a flagship sedan, comfort comes in many forms, including relaxing from the stresses of other traffic, pedestrians, and more. The S80 helps ease these burdens with standard low-speed automatic emergency braking. However, it really eases the driving experience with a range of optional driver-assist features. These include a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, a blind-spot monitoring system, lane-departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. These features don’t replace attentive driving but can make your daily commute more relaxing.
3. Comfy front seats
The 2014 Volvo S80 has a comfortable interior overall, but its front seats really shine. These seats offer plenty of padding and support to keep you comfortable on short and long drives. Plus, they are wrapped in premium leather that adds to the overall upscale feel of this flagship luxury sedan. The rear seats also have just enough legroom to accommodate most adults, but their real benefit is comfort, as they offer ample padding and support — just like the front seats.
4. Loads of features
As a flagship sedan, you expect the S80 to deliver loads of premium technology. The 2014 Volvo S80 doesn’t disappoint. It comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth® connectivity, a seven-inch display screen, an eight-speaker audio system, and more. The 2014 S80 truly leaves you craving very little. However, if you need more, the S80’s higher trims are happy to accommodate with a 650-watt premium audio system, auxiliary audio inputs, the Volvo Sensus infotainment system, navigation, and more.
5. Timeless looks
The 2014 Volvo S80 features an upscale and mature outward appearance. While it’s not there to attract stares, this clean design is free from excessive drama that rarely ages well. Instead, it focuses on a smooth, simple, and timeless design that’ll still look great many years from now.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Volvo S80 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volvo S80 15th out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars.
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3.2 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Departure Warning
- Navigation System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Remote Start
- Sunroof(s)
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.2L
Horsepower
230
Torque (ft-lbs)
221
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
18.5
Wheelbase
111.6"
Overall length
191"
Width
73.9"
Height
58.8"
Leg room
F 41.9"/R 35"
Head room
F 38.8"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P225/50VR17
Rear tires
P225/50VR17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
331/3307 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Volvo S80 FAQ
The 2014 Volvo S80 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- 3.2 : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- 3.2 Platinum : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- 3.2 Premier Plus : 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- T6 : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- T6 Platinum : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- T6 Premier Plus : 18 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
The Volvo S80 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volvo S80 as 14 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Car
The 2014 Volvo S80 has a maximum towing capacity of 3307 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Volvo S80:
- Leatherette Seats
- Smart Key
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Rear View Camera
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