Quick answer
The 2016 Volvo S80, the latest model year on record, is 190.9″ long, 73.2″ wide and 58.7″ tall on a 111.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,730 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volvo S80 generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 2007, when the new car was 1.1″ longer than the 1999–2006 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2006 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 57.1″ | 109.8″ | 3,651 lb |
| 2007–2016 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 58.7″ | 111.8″ | 3,664 lb |
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
S80 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 1 | |
| 2015 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2014 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2013 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2012 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2011 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2010 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 3 | |
| 2009 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2008 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2007 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 111.8″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 | |
| 2004 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 | |
| 2002 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 | |
| 2001 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 | |
| 2000 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 | |
| 1999 | 189.8″ | 72″ | 109.8″ | 2 |
ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a S80 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 6.1 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 1,039 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.2″ | 73.2″ | same |
| Wheelbase | 111.8″ | 110.6″ | +1.2″ |
| Curb weight | 3,730 lb | 3,913 lb | −183 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
S80 against its rivals
Next to the Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart and Dodge Avenger, the S80 is the heaviest and the widest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S80 (this car) | 2016 | 190.9″ | 73.2″ | 3,730 lb |
| Chrysler 200 | 2017 | 192.9″ | 71.3″ | 3,629 lb |
| Dodge Dart | 2017 | 184.3″ | 72″ | 3,172 lb |
| Dodge Avenger | 2014 | 192.5″ | 72.8″ | 3,501 lb |
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 S80 bigger than the 2015?
About the same length: the 2016 model is the same length and 179 lb lighter.
Which is bigger, the S80 or the Chrysler 200?
The 2017 Chrysler 200 is 2.0″ longer and 101 lb lighter than the 2016 S80.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 18 S80 model years, 1999 to 2016. 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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