Comparison: width Volvo 242/244/245 vs. competitors 2025
Car width refers to the measurement of the distance between the two sides of the Volvo 242/244/245 taken at the widest point This measurement can be important for a variety of reasons, such as determining whether a car will fit in a particular parking space or garage, or whether it can safely navigate narrow roads or tunnels.Usually, the mirrors are not included in the measurement unless otherwise stated.With it's
height of 1427 mm and
length of 4785 mm,
the Volvo 242/244/245 has a width of 1707 mm. The widest car you can find in the " saloon" category is Jaguar XF 2.7 V6 Diesel (X250 ), which is 170mm wider than the 244 2.4 -
1877 mm.For illustration, the difference in length between the Volvo and the Jaguar is 176mm in favor of the Jaguar. On the contrary, the narrowest in the same category is Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina , which is 1565 mm - that makes it 142mm narrower than the Volvo in question. Length-wise, the Volvo outperforms the Alfa Romeo by 395mm.
Volvo 242/244/245 - How has the width changed over the generations?
Volvo 242/244/245 generationsGeneration year | Width |
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242/244/245, Model year 1974 (1.Generation) | 1707 mm |
The width of the current generation of 242/244/245 is 1707 mm.
Variants
Width: Volvo 242/244/245 variantsVariant name | Width |
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242/244 Limousine | 1707 mm |
245 Kombi | 1707 mm |
The width compared to other Volvo models
Width: 242/244/245 vs. other models by VolvoVariant name | Width |
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EX90 | 1964 mm |
ES90 | 1942 mm |
XC90 | 1923 mm |
XC90 Plug-in Hybrid | 1923 mm |
XC60 | 1902 mm |
XC60 Plug-in Hybrid | 1902 mm |
S90 | 1879 mm |
S90 Plug-in Hybrid | 1879 mm |
V90 | 1879 mm |
V90 Cross Country | 1879 mm |
V90 Plug-in Hybrid | 1879 mm |
EC40 | 1873 mm |
EX40 | 1863 mm |
XC40 | 1863 mm |
XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid | 1863 mm |
XC40 Recharge Pure Electric | 1863 mm |
S60 | 1850 mm |
S60 Plug-in Hybrid | 1850 mm |
V60 | 1850 mm |
V60 Cross Country | 1850 mm |
V60 Plug-in Hybrid | 1850 mm |
EX30 | 1837 mm |
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EX90
1964 mm
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ES90
1942 mm
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XC90
1923 mm
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XC90 Plug-in Hybrid
1923 mm
-
XC60
1902 mm
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XC60 Plug-in Hybrid
1902 mm
-
S90
1879 mm
-
S90 Plug-in Hybrid
1879 mm
-
V90
1879 mm
-
V90 Cross Country
1879 mm
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V90 Plug-in Hybrid
1879 mm
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EC40
1873 mm
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EX40
1863 mm
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XC40
1863 mm
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XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid
1863 mm
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XC40 Recharge Pure Electric
1863 mm
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S60
1850 mm
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S60 Plug-in Hybrid
1850 mm
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V60
1850 mm
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V60 Cross Country
1850 mm
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V60 Plug-in Hybrid
1850 mm
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EX30
1837 mm
How does the width of the Volvo 242/244/245 compare to it's nearest competitors?
Width: Volvo 242/244/245 vs. similar carsCar model | Width |
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Jaguar XF 2008 | 1877 mm |
KIA Optima 2012 | 1830 mm |
Lancia Thesis 2002 | 1830 mm |
Alfa Romeo 159 2005 | 1828 mm |
Skoda Superb 2008 | 1817 mm |
Cadillac BLS 2006 | 1802 mm |
BMW 7er-Reihe 1977 | 1800 mm |
Peugeot 605 1990 | 1799 mm |
Peugeot 604 1975 | 1770 mm |
Lancia Lybra 1999 | 1743 mm |
Opel Senator 1978 | 1728 mm |
Hyundai Elantra 2000 | 1720 mm |
Opel Rekord 1972 | 1718 mm |
Volvo 242/244/245 1974 | 1707 mm |
Volvo 264/265/262 1974 | 1707 mm |
Ford Taunus TC 1976 | 1700 mm |
Renault R18 1978 | 1696 mm |
Suzuki Liana 2004 | 1690 mm |
Datsun Laurel 1977 | 1690 mm |
VW K 70 1970 | 1685 mm |
Toyota Cressida 1978 | 1680 mm |
Mazda 929 1977 | 1660 mm |
Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1978 | 1650 mm |
Peugeot 305 1978 | 1630 mm |
Datsun Skyline 1973 | 1625 mm |
Alfa Romeo Alfetta 1972 | 1620 mm |
BMW 3er-Reihe 1975 | 1610 mm |
Datsun 160J 1978 | 1605 mm |
Datsun Bluebird 1973 | 1600 mm |
Alfa Romeo 2000 Berlina 1970 | 1565 mm |
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