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2004 Volvo S80 Review
Whisper quiet cabin and a sophisticated new suspension option.
2004 S80 Review Summary & Specifications
The Volvo S80 offers excellent safety engineering, a smooth ride, a quiet cabin, and roomy, luxurious accommodations. Volvo designed the S80 to compete against the Audi A6, Lexus ES 300 and GS 300, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Acura RL. That's tough opposition. But the S80 has its near-silent ride, unique look and personality, Volvo's renowned engineering designed to protect its passengers. Now, with its new steering gear and optional Four-C suspension, the S80 also offers outstanding dynamics.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Sam Moses and Larry Edsall |
| Model Lineup | S80 2.9 ($37,045); T6 ($44,525); T6 Premier ($48,515) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.9-liter dohc twin-turbocharged inline-6 |
| Engines (optional) | 194-hp 2.9-liter dohc inline-6; 268-hp 2.9-liter dohc twin-turbocharged inline-6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic with Geartronic manual shift mode |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic; 4-speed Geartronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, dual front side air bags, dual front inflatable window curtains, Volvo whiplash protection system, anti-submarine seats, front seat belt pretensioners, traction control, ABS, rear fog light |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | dynamic stability control (standard on T6 and T6 Premier), reverse warning system |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Torslanda, Sweden |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-458-1552 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.volvocars.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 37045 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Volvo S80 T6 ($44,525) |
| Standard Equipment | anti-smash side windows, daytime running lights, dynamic stability and traction control, central power door locks, front fog lights, outside temperature gauge, pollen filter, power glass sunroof, tinted windows, cruise control, dual-zone electronic climate control, electric foldable rear head restraints, title/telescopic and leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable driver seat with memory and lumbar support, power windows, retractable grocery bag retainer in trunk, split folding rear seat, trip computer, am/fm/cassette/single CD audio, Volvo On Call telematics, twin-turbocharged engine, Geartronic transmission, P225/50HR17 tires on "Stentor" alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Climate Package ($625) includes heated front seats, high-intensity gas discharge headlamps, headlight wipers/washers, Rainsensor wipers, Air Quality System; metallic paint ($450) |
| Destination Charge | 685 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 46285 |
| Layout | front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 268 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 280 @ 1800-5000 |
| Fuel Economy | 19/26 |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 189.8/72.1/57.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.5/55.3/42.2 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.6/55.0/35.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.4 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3300 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3653 |
| Stock Tires | P225/50R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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