Volvo S80
2007-08 models
2008 Top Safety Pick 2008 Volvo S80: good performance in front, side, and rear tests and standard electronic stability control
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION: Good
Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Good
Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:
The Volvo S80 was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volvo as part of frontal crash test verification.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. After the dummy moved forward into the airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Additional features:
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Electronic stability control
* Built-in child restraints (optional)
* Antilock brakes
* Daytime running lights
* Lane departure warning system (optional)
Tested vehicle specifications:
* 2007 Volvo S80 3.2 4-door
* Class: Large luxury car
* Weight: 3,713 lbs.
* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
* Wheelbase: 112 in.
* Length: 191 in.
* Width: 73 in.
* Engine: 3.2 L 6-cylinder
* EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 27 mpg highway
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