The current Volvo S40 is 176.4″ long, 69.7″ wide, on a 103.9″ wheelbase, weighing 3,025 lb. At 14.7 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.
Every Volvo S40 generation, measured
One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Volvo S40, 258 lb of it since 2001, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 55.9″ | 100.8″ | 2,767 lb |
| 2005–2011 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 57.1″ | 103.9″ | 3,025 lb |
S40 year by year
Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 11 years on record for the Volvo S40. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2009 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 103.9″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 2002 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 100.8″ | 1 | |
| 2001 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 100.8″ | 1 |
Will a S40 fit
The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 14.7-foot Volvo S40 it has a straight answer. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep and a street parking space about 18, so the S40 clears the garage by 4.3 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.7 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.7 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.8 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
Compared with 864 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.
| Measure | This car | Typical car of this length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 70.9″ | -1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.9″ | 103.9″ | +0.0″ |
| Curb weight | 3,025 lb | 3,280 lb | -255 lb |
A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. At 3,025 lb the Volvo S40 is 256 lb lighter than typical for its size, which generally shows up as fuel economy and stopping distance.
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How we measure
Dimensions come from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records — manufacturer-declared figures, held in metric and converted to inches and pounds for display, 11 measured model years for the Volvo S40 between 2001 and 2011.
One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Volvo S40 fits into 2 rows instead of 11. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Volvo S40.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a Volvo S40?
176.4″ (14′ 8″) in its current generation, 69.7″ wide and 57.1″ tall.
How much does a Volvo S40 weigh?
3,025 lb at the kerb, which is 9% more than the first generation we hold from 2001.
Will a S40 fit in a garage?
At 14.7 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.
Has the S40 got bigger over the years?
Not materially, by the generations we hold.
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