Volvo S80 Specs — Dimensions & Weight by Generation

Quick answer

The current Volvo S80 is 190.9″ long, 73.2″ wide, on a 111.8″ wheelbase, weighing 3,664 lb. Since 1999 it has grown 1% in length and gained 0% in weight. At 15.9 feet it fits a standard garage and fits a street parking space.

Every Volvo S80 generation, measured

One row per generation. Watch the weight column — that is where most of the change happens for the Volvo S80, 13 lb of it since 1999, and it is the number that decides fuel use, tyre wear and how far the car takes to stop.

FIG.01·Volvo S80 dimensions by generation
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

From 1999 to today the S80 gained 1.2″ of length (1%) and 13 lb of weight (0%). A modern compact often outweighs the mid-size car of a generation before.

S80 year by year

Measured every model year, not just at generation changes — 18 years on record for the Volvo S80. Small moves inside a generation are facelifts; the jumps are the 2 new platforms below.

FIG.02·Volvo S80 dimensions by model year
Model year	Length	Width	Wheelbase	Curb weight	Body styles
2016	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,730 lb	1
2015	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,909 lb	2
2014	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,909 lb	2
2013	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,909 lb	2
2012	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,909 lb	2
2011	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,909 lb	2
2010	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,993 lb	3
2009	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,743 lb	2
2008	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,743 lb	2
2007	190.9″	73.2″	111.8″	3,664 lb	2
2006	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,536 lb	1
2005	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,503 lb	2
2004	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,492 lb	1
2003	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,651 lb	2
2002	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,651 lb	2
2001	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,651 lb	2
2000	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,651 lb	2
1999	189.8″	72″	109.8″	3,651 lb	2

ROWS 18·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a S80 fit

The practical question behind every dimensions search, and for a 15.9-foot Volvo S80 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 S80 clears the garage by 3.1 ft. We allow a foot of clearance in both — nobody parks to the millimetre.

FIG.02·Volvo S80 — will it 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

Compared with 972 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 S80 against similar-sized cars
Measure	This car	Typical car of this length	Difference
Width	73.2″	73.2″	+0.0″
Wheelbase	111.8″	110.6″	+1.2″
Curb weight	3,664 lb	3,904 lb	-240 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. At 3,664 lb the Volvo S80 is 240 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, 18 measured model years for the Volvo S80 between 1999 and 2016.

One row per generation, not per model year: manufacturers rarely change the body between facelifts, and the Volvo S80 fits into 2 rows instead of 18. Where a generation offered several body styles, the figures are the base measurements for that generation of the Volvo S80.

Everything on the Volvo S80

Recalls82 campaigns Fuel economy29 mpg best Reliability3.5/5 Common problems1,018 complaints Check a VINAgainst this exact build Cargo space15 cu ft Insurance costEstimated per year Window stickerOriginal Monroney label Decode a VINWhat each character means About this car1999–2016

Frequently asked questions

How long is a Volvo S80?

190.9″ (15′ 11″) in its current generation, 73.2″ wide and 58.7″ tall.

How much does a Volvo S80 weigh?

3,664 lb at the kerb.

Will a S80 fit in a garage?

At 15.9 feet it fits a standard 20-foot single garage with room to spare. A street parking space of 18 feet is comfortable.

Has the S80 got bigger over the years?

Yes — 1.2″ longer and 13 lb heavier since 1999, across 2 generations. Weight grew 0%, far faster than length.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared — 2 generations of the Volvo S80. Metric values converted to inches and pounds, latest generation 190.9″ and 3,664 lb; generation ranges approximate. Fit verdicts computed by ForCar against typical US garage and parking dimensions. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.

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