Volvo V70 Specs

Since 1998 the V70 has grown 3.5″ in length and gained 686 lb: weight rose 21%, length only 2%.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 3 generations · 1998–2010 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2010 Volvo V70, the latest model year on record, is 189.8″ long, 73.2″ wide and 61″ tall on a 111″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,896 lb. At 15.8 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.2 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Volvo V70 generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2008: the new car was 4.4″ longer and 421 lb heavier than the 2001–2007 one.

FIG.01·Volvo V70 dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1998–2000186.2″69.3″56.7″105.1″3,210 lb
2001–2007185.4″70.9″58.7″108.7″3,481 lb
2008–2010189.8″73.2″61″111″3,902 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

V70 year by year

FIG.02·Volvo V70 dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2010189.8″73.2″111″3,896 lb1
2009189.8″73.2″111″3,902 lb1
2008189.8″73.2″111″3,902 lb1
2007185.4″70.9″108.7″3,415 lb3
2006185.4″70.9″108.7″3,415 lb3
2005185.4″70.9″108.7″3,441 lb3
2004185.4″70.9″108.7″3,441 lb3
2003185.4″70.9″108.7″3,274 lb2
2002185.8″72″108.7″3,481 lb2
2001185.8″71.7″108.7″3,481 lb3
2000186.2″69.3″104.7″3,457 lb3
1999186.2″69.3″104.7″3,499 lb4
1998186.2″69.3″104.7″3,210 lb4
ROWS 13·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

V70 on the used market

In 132 V70 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2001–2007 car is the most common: 88 of them (67%), at an average asking price of $3,265.

FIG.05·Volvo V70 generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2008–20102116%$3,908179,182 mi
2001–20078867%$3,265164,749 mi
1998–20002317%$3,528150,600 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a V70 fit

FIG.02·Volvo V70 — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15.8 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15.8 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

FIG.03·Volvo V70 against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,047 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width73.2″73.2″same
Wheelbase111″110.2″+0.8″
Curb weight3,896 lb3,865 lb+31 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 V70 bigger than the 2009?

No. The 2010 and 2009 V70 are the same size, within half an inch and 6 lb of each other.

Which V70 years share the same body?

By our measurements the body changed in 2001 and 2008. Model years inside each range, such as 2008–2010, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.

How much does a used V70 cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,528 for the 1998–2000 car to $3,908 for the 2008–2010 one, across 132 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 13 V70 model years, 1998 to 2010. 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 , founder of ForCar.
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