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2015 Volvo S80: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2015 Volvo S80 is the new front-wheel-drive T5 Drive-E powertrain, which replaces the previous 3.2-liter six-cylinder setup with a 240-hp turbo four-cylinder and an eight-speed automatic. This is a trim-and-powertrain update rather than a redesign.
About the 2015 Volvo S80
2nd generation (2008-2016 US), late-cycle year with a 2015.5 midyear equipment update.
Volvo positioned the S80 as its flagship sedan: a quiet, safety-first luxury car with understated Scandinavian styling rather than a sporty, attention-grabbing personality. Its core appeal is a calm ride, supportive seats, a strong reputation for crash protection, and an upscale cabin that feels warm and restrained. In 2015, the new Drive-E T5 also gave the S80 a stronger efficiency story without changing the model’s comfort-focused mission.
The T5 models emphasize efficiency and comfort, with leather upholstery, keyless start, and City Safety low-speed automatic braking. The T6 models retain a 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder engine and AWD, while Platinum versions add a rear camera and a fuller luxury and safety equipment package.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The front-wheel-drive 3.2-liter six-cylinder setup is replaced by the T5 Drive-E system: a 240-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, an eight-speed automatic, automatic engine stop-start, and ECO+ fuel-saving mode. The 300-hp T6 six-cylinder with AWD carries over.
Tech
Midyear 2015.5 models gain an updated infotainment interface with built-in navigation, HomeLink garage-door controls, a digital compass, power lumbar support, and dark walnut interior trim.
Safety
Automatic emergency braking becomes standard on the T6 Platinum. Midyear Platinum models also receive more driver-assistance equipment as standard.
Styling
Midyear cars receive a small trunk-lid trim update, but there is no broader exterior redesign.
2015 Volvo S80 specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T / 4-Cyl, PZEV Drive-E, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T / 4-Cyl, PZEV Drive-E, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Drive-E, 2.0T / 4-Cyl, PZEV Drive-E, 2.0T | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto 6-Spd Geartronic AQS | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto 6-Spd Geartronic AQS | Auto, 8-Spd Geartronic | Auto 6-Spd Geartronic AQS |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg | 25 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 37 mpg | 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 28 mpg | 37 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 300 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp | 240 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.9 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft | 14.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in | 35 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2015 Volvo S80?
The biggest change is the new T5 Drive-E powertrain in front-wheel-drive models. Its 240-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic replace the previous 3.2-liter six-cylinder setup.
What is different about a 2015.5 Volvo S80?
A 2015.5 S80 has a midyear equipment update. It gains revised infotainment with built-in navigation, HomeLink, a digital compass, power lumbar support, dark walnut trim, and a small trunk-lid trim change; Platinum models also receive more standard luxury and driver-assistance equipment.
Did Volvo redesign the S80 for 2015?
No, the 2015 Volvo S80 is not a redesign. It remains part of the second generation and receives a new front-drive powertrain, trim changes, and a midyear equipment update.
How do the 2015 S80 T5 and T6 differ?
The 2015 S80 T5 uses a 240-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, an eight-speed automatic, and front-wheel drive. The T6 uses a 300-hp turbocharged six-cylinder, a six-speed automatic, and AWD.
Which 2015 Volvo S80 trim has the most standard equipment?
The Platinum trims have the fullest standard equipment lists for 2015. The T6 Platinum pairs the 300-hp six-cylinder and AWD with features such as a rear camera, interior accent lighting, and standard automatic emergency braking.
2015 Volvo S80 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Volvo S80.
4.4
2015 Volvo S80
(31 reviews)
“Wind noise in posts not acceptable. Trunk ought to pop open, doesn't. Defrost control not clear.”
“Auto-dimming headlights react to reflections from road signs. Blis system does not detect 18 wheel trucks regularly. Auto-dimming headlights do not work well on windy roads with signs and reflectors.”