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2011 Volvo

S80 FWD

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.2 L

Volvo S80: best and worst years
2011 Volvo S80 FWD (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoOWS PhotographyCC BY 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
191 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
59 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,783 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
98 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
5
Reported injuries
2
Theft rate
0.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2011 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29%
  • POWER TRAIN29%
  • AIR BAGS14%
  • ENGINE14%
  • SEATS14%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 7 total.

Volvo S80: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.