Quick answer
The 2004 Volvo V40, the latest model year on record, is 178.7″ long, 67.7″ wide and 55.9″ tall on a 100.8″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,822 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volvo V40 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 55.9″ | 100.8″ | 2,822 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
V40 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 4·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
Will a V40 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.9 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.9 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.6 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions
Against cars of the same length
Among the 998 cars within 10″ of its length, the V40 is lighter than 81% and narrower than 81%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 82%.
| Measure | This car | Typical of 998 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 67.7″ | 71.3″ | −3.6″ |
| Wheelbase | 100.8″ | 105.1″ | −4.3″ |
| Curb weight | 2,822 lb | 3,393 lb | −571 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
V40 against its rivals
Next to the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon, the V40 is the longest and the lightest of the two.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V40 (this car) | 2004 | 178.7″ | 67.7″ | 2,822 lb |
| Volkswagen Jetta Wagon | 2003 | 173.6″ | 68.5″ | 3,078 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 2004 V40 bigger than the 2003?
No. The 2004 and 2003 V40 are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the V40 or the Volkswagen Jetta Wagon?
The 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon is 5.1″ shorter and 256 lb heavier than the 2004 V40.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 4 V40 model years, 2001 to 2004. 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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