Quick answer
The 2011 Volvo V50, the latest model year on record, is 177.6″ long, 69.7″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 104.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,117 lb. At 14.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volvo V50 generation, measured
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 56.7″ | 104.3″ | 3,413 lb |
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada
V50 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 2 | |
| 2006 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 2 | |
| 2005 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 104.3″ | 2 |
ROWS 7·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications
V50 on the used market
In 47 V50 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2005–2011 car is the most common: 45 of them (96%), at an average asking price of $4,634.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2011 | 45 | 96% | $4,634 | 153,548 mi |
ROWS 1·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026
Will a V50 fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 14.8 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 14.8 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 945 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 69.7″ | 70.9″ | −1.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 104.3″ | 104.7″ | −0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 3,117 lb | 3,338 lb | −221 lb |
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
V50 against its rivals
Next to the Dodge Caliber, Hyundai Elantra Touring and Pontiac Vibe, the V50 is the longest and the heaviest of the four.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V50 (this car) | 2011 | 177.6″ | 69.7″ | 3,117 lb |
| Dodge Caliber | 2012 | 173.6″ | 68.9″ | 2,965 lb |
| Hyundai Elantra Touring | 2012 | 176.4″ | 69.7″ | 3,080 lb |
| Pontiac Vibe | 2010 | 172″ | 69.7″ | 3,078 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 2011 V50 bigger than the 2010?
No. The 2011 and 2010 V50 are the same size and weight.
Which is bigger, the V50 or the Dodge Caliber?
The 2012 Dodge Caliber is 4.0″ shorter and 152 lb lighter than the 2011 V50.
Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 7 V50 model years, 2005 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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