The 2016 Volvo XC70, the latest model year on record, is 190.6″ long, 73.6″ wide and 63″ tall on a 111″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,079 lb. At 15.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 2.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Volvo XC70 generation, measured
The biggest change came in 2008: the new car was 4.4″ longer and 575 lb heavier than the 2003–2007 one.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 61.4″ | 108.7″ | 3,594 lb |
| 2008–2016 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 63″ | 111″ | 4,169 lb |
XC70 year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 2015 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 2 | |
| 2014 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2013 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2012 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2011 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2010 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2009 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2008 | 190.6″ | 73.2″ | 111″ | 1 | |
| 2007 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2006 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2005 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2004 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 | |
| 2003 | 186.2″ | 73.2″ | 108.7″ | 1 |
XC70 on the used market
In 343 XC70 listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2016 car is the most common: 210 of them (61%), at an average asking price of $7,430. ForCar visitors have decoded 33 XC70 VINs; the most checked model years are 2015, 2012 and 2014.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2016 | 210 | 61% | $7,430 | 147,948 mi |
| 2003–2007 | 117 | 34% | $4,271 | 160,986 mi |
| Other years | 16 | 5% | $2,946 | 154,950 mi |
Will a XC70 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 |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,047 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 73.6″ | 73.2″ | +0.4″ |
| Wheelbase | 111″ | 110.6″ | +0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 4,079 lb | 3,900 lb | +179 lb |
XC70 against its rivals
Next to the Cadillac SRX and Volkswagen Touareg, the XC70 is the longest and the lightest of the three.
| Model | Model year | Length | Width | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo XC70 (this car) | 2016 | 190.6″ | 73.6″ | 4,079 lb |
| Cadillac SRX | 2016 | 190.2″ | 75.2″ | 4,361 lb |
| Volkswagen Touareg | 2017 | 189″ | 76.4″ | 4,696 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 XC70 bigger than the 2015?
About the same length: the 2016 model is the same length and 68 lb lighter.
Which is bigger, the XC70 or the Cadillac SRX?
The 2016 Cadillac SRX is about the same length as the 2016 XC70, and 282 lb heavier.
How much does a used XC70 cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $4,271 for the 2003–2007 car to $7,430 for the 2008–2016 one, across 343 listings.
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