Quick answer
The 2011 Volvo S40, the latest model year on record, is 176.4″ long, 69.7″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 103.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,386 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volvo S40 generation, measured
The biggest change came in 2005: the new car was 2.3″ shorter and 258 lb heavier than the 2001–2004 one.
| 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 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
S40 year by year
| 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 |
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a S40 fit
| 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 |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 918 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 70.9″ | −1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 103.9″ | 104.3″ | −0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,386 lb | 3,307 lb | +79 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
S40 against its rivals
Next to the Saturn Astra, the S40 is the longest and the heaviest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S40 (this car) | 2011 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 3,386 lb |
| Saturn Astra | 2009 | 170.5″ | 68.9″ | 2,877 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 S40 bigger than the 2010?
No. The 2011 and 2010 S40 are the same size, within half an inch and 48 lb of each other.
Which is bigger, the S40 or the Saturn Astra?
The 2009 Saturn Astra is 5.9″ shorter and 509 lb lighter than the 2011 S40.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 S40 model years, 2001 to 2011. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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