Compare Dimensions Side by Side 2008 Volvo V50 vs. 1996 Volvo S40
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Here’s how the 2008 Volvo V50 and the 1996 Volvo S40 compare in size:
In terms of length, the 2008 Volvo V50 measures 4522 mm (178.03 in), making it 6 mm (0.24 in) (0.1 %) longer than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 4516 mm (177.80 in). Looking at width, the 2008 Volvo V50 spans 1770 mm (69.69 in), which is 50 mm (1.97 in) (2.8 %) broader than the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1720 mm (67.72 in). As for height, the 2008 Volvo V50 stands at 1457 mm (57.36 in), giving it an extra 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.4 %) compared to the 1996 Volvo S40 at 1422 mm (55.98 in).
Overall, the 2008 Volvo V50 is longer, wider and taller than the 1996 Volvo S40.
Length
4522 mm178.0 in
4516 mm177.8 in
Width
1770 mm69.7 in
1720 mm67.7 in
Height
1457 mm57.4 in
1422 mm56.0 in
4522 mm178.0 in🟢 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%)
4516 mm177.8 in🔴 -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%)
1770 mm69.7 in🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%)
1720 mm67.7 in🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%)
1457 mm57.4 in🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%)
1422 mm56.0 in🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%)
2008 Volvo V50
1996 Volvo S40
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Wagon
Sedan
Model Year:
2008
1996
Production:
2007-2012 Discontinued Model
1995-2004 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
4522 mm178.0 in 🟢 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.1%) - 🟢 +42 mm+1.7 in (+0.9%)
4480-4516 mm176.4-177.8 in 🔴 -42 mm-1.7 in (-0.9%) - 🔴 -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.1%)
Width:
1770 mm69.7 in 🟢 +50 mm+2.0 in (+2.9%) - 🟢 +54 mm+2.1 in (+3.1%)
1720 mm67.7 in 🔴 -54 mm-2.1 in (-3.1%) - 🔴 -50 mm-2.0 in (-2.8%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
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-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
2022 mm79.6 in
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Height:
1457 mm57.4 in 🟢 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.5%) - 🟢 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.3%)
1410-1422 mm55.5-56.0 in 🔴 -47 mm-1.9 in (-3.2%) - 🔴 -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.4%)
Ground Clearance:
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-
Trunk Capacity:
417 liter14.7 cu ft 🔴 -54 liter-1.9 cu ft (-11.5%) - 🟢 +2 liter+0.1 cu ft (+0.5%)
415-471 liter14.7-16.6 cu ft 🔴 -2 liter-0.1 cu ft (-0.5%) - 🟢 +54 liter+1.9 cu ft (+12.9%)
Trunk Capacity (Max):
1307 liter46.2 cu ft 🟢 +454 liter+16.0 cu ft (+53.2%)
853 liter30.1 cu ft 🔴 -454 liter-16.0 cu ft (-34.7%)
