Volvo S80 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Volvo's classic executive saloon, offering supreme passenger space, legendary seat comfort, and highly frugal diesel engines.
The Volvo S80 was the Swedish brand's flagship saloon, designed to provide supreme comfort and passenger space under a conservative styling.
It features highly efficient turbodiesel engines, with the 1.6-litre D2 model being particularly famous in the UK for its low road tax and high economy.
Real-world fuel economy is highly respectable, with the D2 diesel returning around 58 MPG and petrol versions averaging around 33 MPG.
TL;DR
33 MPG
Real-world petrol
58 MPG
Real-world diesel
70L
Tank capacity
£95.76
Full tank (petrol)
18.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Volvo S80 achieves an estimated 33 MPG (petrol) and 58 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 70-litre tank completely costs approximately £95.76 (petrol) or £99.47 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
33
Real-world MPG
Petrol
38.7
Official WLTP
Petrol
58
Real-world MPG
Diesel
68.9
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £942 | £557 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1395 | £824 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1885 | £1114 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2827 | £1671 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £3769 | £2228 |
| Full tank (70L) | £95.76 | £99.47 |
| Cost per mile | 18.8p | 11.1p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the S80 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your S80
The D2 diesel version is exceptionally fuel-efficient; maintain steady throttle on highway trips.
Keep tyre pressures checked to ensure rolling efficiency.
Upshift early to utilize the low-end torque of the D2/D3 diesel.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Volvo S80 achieving ~33 MPG real-world, if you fill 56 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£5.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.57
Cost of 3-mile detour
£5.03
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 30 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Volvo S80?
The Volvo S80 achieves approximately 33 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 38.7 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 58 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Volvo S80?
The Volvo S80 has a fuel tank of 70 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £95.76. Diesel costs approximately £99.47 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Volvo S80?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Volvo S80 costs approximately £1395 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1885. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Volvo S80?
In a Volvo S80 doing ~33 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 56-litre fill nets approximately £5.03 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 30 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Volvo S80 cost per mile in fuel?
The Volvo S80 costs approximately 18.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £5.64 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Volvo S80?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Volvo S80 is 38.7 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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