S60

Volvo S60 Specs

The Volvo S60 measures 187.4″ long and weighs 3,664 lb in its latest generation. Across 3 generations since 2001 it grew 7.1″ and gained 434 lb — the same nameplate, a different size of car.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 2001–2025 · Updated Aug 5, 2026
Quick answer

The current Volvo S60 is 187.4″ long, 72.8″ wide, on a 113″ wheelbase, weighing 3,664 lb. Since 2001 it has grown 4% in length and gained 13% in weight. At 15.6 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Volvo S60 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Volvo S60 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2001–2009180.3″70.9″56.3″107.1″3,230 lb
2011–2018182.3″73.6″58.3″109.4″3,772 lb
2019–2025187.4″72.8″56.3″113″3,664 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

From 2001 to today the S60 gained 7.1″ of length (4%) and 434 lb of weight (13%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

S60 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 24 years on record. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are new platforms.

FIG.02·Volvo S60 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2025188.2″72.8″113″4,052 lb3
2024188.2″72.8″113″4,052 lb3
2023188.2″72.8″113″4,052 lb3
2022187.4″72.8″113″4,156 lb4
2021187.4″72.8″113″4,156 lb4
2020187.4″72.8″113″3,664 lb1
2019187.4″72.8″113″3,664 lb1
2018182.7″73.6″109.4″3,757 lb2
2017182.7″73.6″109.4″3,757 lb2
2016182.7″73.6″109.4″3,757 lb2
2015182.3″73.6″109.4″3,757 lb2
2014182.3″73.6″109.4″3,660 lb2
2013182.3″73.6″109.4″3,660 lb2
2012182.3″73.6″109.4″3,660 lb2
2011182.3″73.6″109.4″3,772 lb1
2009181.1″70.9″107.1″3,208 lb1
2008181.1″70.9″107.1″3,208 lb1
2007181.5″70.9″107.1″3,371 lb3
2006181.5″70.9″107.1″3,371 lb3
2005181.5″70.9″107.1″3,364 lb3
2004181.5″70.9″107.1″3,364 lb3
2003181.1″70.9″107.1″3,243 lb2
2002180.3″70.9″107.1″3,175 lb1
2001180.3″70.9″107.1″3,230 lb2
ROWS 24·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a S60 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search. A single-car garage in the US is typically 20 feet deep; a street parking space is about 18. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Volvo S60 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.6 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.6 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.1 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Compared with 1,034 vehicles within ten inches of the same length — a fair proxy for «cars of this size», regardless of what the marketing calls them.

FIG.03·Volvo S60 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical car of this lengthDifference
Width72.8″72.8″+0.0″
Wheelbase113″109.1″+3.9″
Curb weight3,664 lb3,743 lb-79 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

A longer wheelbase for the same overall length means shorter overhangs — usually more cabin space and a steadier ride. Lighter than typical for its size generally means better fuel economy and shorter stopping distances.

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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.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and a table of forty near-identical rows helps nobody. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation.

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Volvo S60?

187.4″ (15′ 7″) in its current generation, 72.8″ wide and 56.3″ tall.

How much does a Volvo S60 weigh?

3,664 lb at the kerb, which is 13% more than the first generation we hold from 2001.

Will a S60 fit in a garage?

At 15.6 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the S60 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 7.1″ longer and 434 lb heavier since 2001, across 3 generations. Weight grew 13%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.